RICHARD SCOTT CRITTENDEN SR

Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 14-W: 27
Department: North St. Paul, Minnesota, P.D.
End of Watch: September 7, 2009
Cause: SHOT
Age: 57
Years of Service: 16
Description: Officer Crittenden was shot and killed while responding to a domestic dispute. Officer Crittenden and another officer entered the residence, and a struggle ensued with the suspect who was wielding a burning rag. During the altercation the suspect retrieved a gun, fatally shooting Officer Crittenden and wounding the other officer. The officer returned fire, fatally wounding the suspect.
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