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Richard Charles Howe

Gender : Male

Age : 48

Race : White

Date : 10/21/2021

Location : Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

City : Pittsburgh

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Job-related illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/16/2021, Sergeant Richard Charles Howe contracted COVID-19 in the line of duty while serving with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. He died from complications of the illness on 10/21/2021. Howe had served with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for 24 years and was assigned to the Training Academy. During his career he also served in Zone 5 Patrol, the Canine Unit, and the Office of Municipal Investigations. He was a firearms instructor, K-9 handler, and member of the department's Honor Guard. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, and siblings.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25676-sergeant-richard-charles-howe