Game Officer Roy Richard Bradshaw

Game Officer Roy Richard Bradshaw | Colville Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police
Colville Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police
Game Officer Roy Richard Bradshaw

Colville Tribal Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch Monday, August 27, 1973

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Roy Richard Bradshaw

Game Officer Roy Bradshaw was shot and killed while attempting to talk to a mentally disabled man who was barricaded in his home on Owhi Flat.

The man had begun shooting at cars and people without provocation before barricading himself. Officer Bradshaw knew the family and believed he could talk the man out. As he approached the door, the suspect opened fire, killing him.

The suspect, 29, was committed to an institution for life.

Officer Bradshaw was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Colville Tribal Police Department for three years.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Washington
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed to an institution

barricade, EDP, shots fired call

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Officer Bradshaw,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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August 27, 2023

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