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Richard J. Adair

Case from Juneau, AK dated Apr 17, 1979

Victim Details

Richard Adair

Male

White / Caucasian

Juneau

AK

1979-04-17

51

Richard

J. Adair

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/18/2026

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On April 17, 1979, Officer Richard J. Adair, aged 51, of the Juneau Police Department, responded to a report of gunfire in a residential neighborhood. The incident began when a suspect, without provocation, shot at a neighbor driving out of his driveway, injuring him. The wounded driver managed to drive down a hill before losing consciousness and crashing, prompting neighbors to alert the authorities.

Upon arrival near the suspect's residence, Officer Adair and his colleague, Officer Jimm ...
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  • Officer Richard J. Adair, Juneau Police Department, Alaska
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    I was reading about the tragic events of April 17, 1979, and couldn't help but think about the brave... ...Read More
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    Just been thinking about the bravery and sacrifice of Officer Richard J. Adair. It's unimaginable to... ...Read More
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