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Richard Joseph Barrett

Case from Long-beach, CA dated Nov 01, 2014

Victim Details

Richard Joseph Barrett

Male

Long-beach

CA

2014-11-01

62

Richard

Joseph Barrett

07/06/2026

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Richard Joseph Barrett, a 62-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, died on November 1, 2014, after being shot by a Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) officer. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Cherry Avenue, where police responded to a call regarding a residential robbery. Upon arrival, officers encountered Barrett, who was identified as the suspect. According to the LBPD, Barrett attacked the officers with a knife and a crowbar, leading to the officer-involved shooting that resu ...
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  • Richard Joseph Barrett, 62 - The Homicide Report
  • UPDATE: Man Killed by LBPD Officer Identified - Long Beach Post
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