Johnny Rico Richardson

How they died

Deadly force

Deputies were on routine duty around a Mini-Mart in Ruston. They came into contact with a group of individuals in the parking lot of the convenience store. One of those individuals was Richardson. He immediately began running from the deputy who pursuit him on foot. A deputy identified himself and ordered the suspect to stop. As the pursuit continued, Richardson suddenly stopped and pointed a weapon at police. A deputy fired multiple shots. Richardson was taken to North Louisiana Medical Center for treatment and was later pronounced dead.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Johnny Rico Richardson, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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