Police Officer Richard Kreuger
Winfield Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Friday, September 3, 1920
Add to My HeroesRichard Kreuger
Officer Kreuger was shot and killed when he and another officer confronted a man who was following and annoying a woman. As they the approached the suspect the man fired from his car, killing Officer Kreuger and wounding the other officer. The wounded officer returned fire, but the the man fled. He was apprehended after he crashed his car and died 11 days later from one of the four gunshot wounds he suffered.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died from gunfire after the incident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Kreuger,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Winfield.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 3, 2020
