Police Officer Richard H. Duvall, Jr.

Police Officer Richard H. Duvall, Jr.

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Sunday, January 11, 1959

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Richard H. Duvall, Jr.

Police Officer Richard Duvall was accidentally shot and killed by his partner as he struggled with a juvenile suspect following a vehicle pursuit of a stolen automobile.

The pursuit ended in the 3800 block of Greenspring Avenue. Officer Duvall was struck by a round fired at the suspect by his partner.

Officer Duvall had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 1814

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Not available

stolen vehicle, vehicle pursuit, juvenile offender, crossfire

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Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 28, 2020

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