Richard L. Willson

Mineral County Sheriff’s Office*

End of Watch: Monday, July 25, 1994

Biographical Info:

Age: 45

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Heart attack

Date of Incident: Monday, July 25, 1994

Sergeant Willson suffered a fatal heart attack following a foot chase and being assaulted. After catching the suspect he was struck in the chest with a crowbar. He returned to headquarters and while doing the arrest paperwork he began to feel sick. He was escorted to the hospital by another officer, at which time he was transferred to second hospital for more tests. En route to the second hospital he suffered the heart attack at approximately 0230 hours.

*(Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

South Wall Column 14 Row A     View The Plaque