RICHARD D HAMILTON
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Officer Rank: Special Officer
Memorial Panel: 31-E: 25
Department: Port Arthur, Texas, P.D.
End of Watch: December 11, 1920
Cause: SHOT
Age: 37
Years of Service: Unk
Description: On November 3, 1920, Officer Hamilton attempted to arrest a burglary suspect. When the suspect drew a gun, Officer Hamilton fatally shot the suspect. One month later, Officer Hamilton was out for a drive with his family when a car drove alongside and shot Officer Hamilton at point-blank range. The shooter was the brother of the suspect that Officer Hamilton had shot one month earlier.
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