Patrolman Richard P. Miller Sr.
Minneapolis Police Department
Minnesota
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 25, 1981

Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 25, 1981
Weapon Used: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Miller was shot and killed by an auto-theft suspect at 15th and Girard Avenue North. Patrolman Miller had requested backup but confronted the suspects before the backup arrived. As he talked to a female passenger the male driver exited the stolen vehicle and opened fire, striking Patrolman Miller in the chest several times. The gun the suspect was using was a stolen police issue revolver. The suspect was eventually apprehended and sentenced to life.

Patrolman Miller had been with the agency for 18 years and was survived by his wife and two children.