Richard Newman

Death by Force

Lieutenant Richard Earl Newman Sr., aged 48, was a dedicated officer with the Crowley Police Department in Louisiana. On February 19, 1993, during a drug raid, he was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer. The incident was a case of friendly fire, as the team member inadvertently fired at Lieutenant Newman. Newman had served with the Crowley Police Department for 10 years and was well-respected by his colleagues and community.

The tragic event led to an investigation to underst ...Read More

Lieutenant Richard Earl Newman, Sr.

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