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Deputy Sheriff Richard Amacker Kent III, aged 37, was shot and killed on November 1, 1985, in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. He was a dedicated officer with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, having served for 18 years. Kent was killed after arresting a man who attempted to break into a drink machine at Guy's Grocery on Louisiana 38, east of Kentwood.
Kent, along with Kentwood officers, arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect. Kent knew the suspect and placed him in his patrol ...Read More
Kent, along with Kentwood officers, arrived at the scene and arrested the suspect. Kent knew the suspect and placed him in his patrol ...Read More
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Richard Amacker Kent, Iii
Male
White / Caucasian
Tangipahoa-parish
LA
1985-11-01
37
Richard
Amacker Kent
11/24/2025
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I’ve been diving into the case of Deputy Sheriff Richard Kent III, and one aspect that really stan... ...Read More
12/31/2023
12/31/2023
