Patrolman Richard L. Bergquist

Patrolman Richard L. Bergquist | Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota
Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota
Patrolman Richard L. Bergquist

Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Monday, April 7, 1969

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Richard L. Bergquist

Patrolman Richard 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 attempting 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 seven years and was assigned to the North Side Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Patrolman Bergquist rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 6, 2020

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