RICHARD MORTON JR
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 28-E: 10
Department: East Moline, Illinois, P.D.
End of Watch: May 24, 1969
Cause: SHOT
Age: 30
Years of Service: 4
Description: Patrolman Morton and his partner responded to a man with a gun call. Patrolman Morton was shot in the chest while disarming the suspect. Patrolman Morton was able to return fire, killing his assailant. Patrolman Morton was transported to the hospital where he died.
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