Trooper Richard Francis O'Connor

Trooper Richard Francis O'Connor | Oregon State Police, Oregon
Oregon State Police, Oregon
Trooper Richard Francis O'Connor

Oregon State Police, Oregon

End of Watch Tuesday, May 8, 1956

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Richard Francis O'Connor

Trooper Richard O'Connor was shot and killed when he attempted to serve a summons on a suspect at his home for driving without an operator's license.

When Trooper O'Connor knocked on the door to the suspect’s house, the suspect opened the door and shot him with a .38 caliber handgun. The trooper was able to return fire, wounding the suspect before he died.

The suspect died 19 days later from his wound.

Trooper O'Connor had been with the Oregon State Police for nine years.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 9 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
  • Offender Shot and killed by Ofc. O'Connor
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I love you so much Grandpa \ O'Connor / you are my hero #1 • words, are not enough to say Thank you so much for serving our state of Oregon making us safe

Will O'Connor \ jr• ✨☮
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August 20, 2020

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