Police Officer Richard Mendez, age 50
Lost to gun violence on October 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Photo sources:
- FOX 29 News Philadelphia: Philadelphia police identify officer, suspect killed in shooting at PHL; more suspects at large
News sources:
- Oct 16: The Morning Call: NJ man arrested in airport parking garage shooting that killed 1 Philadelphia officer, wounded 2nd
- 6abc Philadelphia: Officers shot in Philadelphia International Airport parking garage identified; 1 killed
- https://twitter.com/PhillyCrimeUpd/status/1712945845350310319
- https://www.inquirer.com: Philadelphia police officer killed, second wounded in shooting at airport parking garage
- Gun Violence Archive
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