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Seara Burton

Case from Richmond, IN dated Aug 10, 2022

Victim Details

K-9 Seara Burton

Female

White / Caucasian

Richmond

IN

2022-08-10

28

Seara

Burton

07/19/2026

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On an August evening in Richmond, Indiana, Officer Seara Burton, a 28-year-old female and a four-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department, was critically wounded in the line of duty. On August 10, 2022, she was called to assist with a traffic stop involving a moped. Her K-9 partner, Brev, indicated the possible presence of narcotics. During the stop, the rider, identified as Phillip Matthew Lee, allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking Burton in the head.

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  • WOWK 13 News: Richmond police officer ‘fighting for her life’ after being shot during traffic stop
  • https://www.13abc.com: Indiana officer dies 5 weeks after she was shot at traffic stop
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