East Palo Alto Police Officer Richard May

Lest we forget...

 

     

 

Officer Richard May
East Palo Alto Police Department
California
End of Watch: Saturday, January 7, 2006

 

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 11 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

 

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 7, 2006
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

 

Officer May was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance call.

Officer May responded to call of a disturbance at the corner of University Avenue and Week Street at approximately 1630 hours. When he arrived, he observed several men fighting. As he approached the group, one of the men fled. Officer May attempted to stop that male, when the suspect turned around and opened fire with a semi-automatic handgun, killing Officer May. The suspect fled on foot, but was apprehended later that night.

A 14-year-old police explorer was participating in a ride along with Officer May at the time of the incident, but was not injured.

Officer May served with the East Palo Alto Police Department for 18 months. He had previously served for 10 years with the Lompoc Police Department. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

Agency Contact Information
East Palo Alto Police Department
2415 University Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Phone: (650) 853-3125

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