Patrolman Richard L. Bergquist
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Monday, April 7, 1969

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, April 7, 1969
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Bergquist was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress on Fremont Avenue North. As he and his partner drove down 36th Avenue North they spotted one of the suspects attempted to break into a car. Patrolman Bergquist jumped out to try to arrest the suspect but was shot twice. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect.

Patrolman Bergquist had served with the agency for 7 years and was assigned to the North Side Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.