Respect, Honor, Remember this Peace Officer with Wisconsin ties: Police Officer Richard S. Crittenden, Sr. North St. Paul Police Department, MN Monday, September 07, 2009 Officer Richard Crittenden was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 8:30am. A male subject had gone to the female subjects apartment in violation of a protection order. Officer Crittenden and an officer from the Maplewood Police Department arrived, and as they were conducting an investigation, the suspect attempted to attack the female. Officer Crittenden attempted to protect the woman and during a struggle the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Crittendens service weapon. He then opened fire, striking Officer Crittenden, who was fatally wounded. The Maplewood officer suffered a gunshot wound to the wrist, but was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Officer Crittenden had served with the North St. Paul Police Department for nine years, had previously served with the Wabasha County Sheriffs Office for four years, and had served in Vietnam with the United States Army. He was the first North St. Paul Police Officer killed in the line of duty.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 11:00:00 +0000
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