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Richard Choate

Case from Texarkana, AR dated May 19, 1922

Victim Details

Richard Choate

Male

Texarkana

AR

1922-05-19

Richard

Choate

07/08/2026

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In May of 1922, Patrolman Richard Choate, a ten-year veteran of the Texarkana Police Department, was involved in an incident that would tragically end his life. While accompanying the police chief in escorting a robbery suspect, events took a violent turn. The suspect was being taken to a location where he claimed to have concealed the stolen goods.

Without any warning, the suspect produced a hidden handgun and fired at Patrolman Choate, shooting him six times in the abdomen. The grievous ...
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    I’ve been reading about the 1922 murder of Patrolman Richard Choate, and it’s truly disturbing h... ...Read More
    12/07/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the aftermath of the lynching of Hullen Owens in Texarkana? It's so unne... ...Read More
    05/04/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the aftermath of Hullen Owens' death and the mob's actions? It's truly u... ...Read More
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