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Resided:
MN, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 07, 1969
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Minneapolis Police Dept.
MN
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
7 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MN
USA
Mon. Apr. 07, 1969
Summary:
Patrolman Richard Bergquist was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress on Fremont Avenue North. As he and his partner drove down 36th Avenue North they spotted one of the suspects attempting to break into a car. Patrolman Bergquist jumped out to try to arrest the suspect but was shot twice. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
Patrolman Bergquist had served with the agency for seven years and was assigned to the North Side Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.
