Sgt. Richard Sam Howard

Sergeant Richard Sam Howard, a 36-year-old male from Kissimmee, FL, tragically lost his life on August 18, 2017. Sgt. Howard, who was of African American descent, was a dedicated officer with the Kissimmee Police Department, where he had served for ten years. On the night of August 18, 2017, Sgt. Howard and his partner, Officer Matthew Baxter, were responding to reports of suspicious activity in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street. During their investigation, a confrontation ensued, le ...

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