Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Michael Ray Richard II
Gender : Male
Age : 39
Race : White
Date : 03/21/2025
Location : 100 block of Walnut Street
City : Needles
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 21, 2025, a resident in the 100 block of Walnut Street in Needles reported a vehicle burglary in progress. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded and found 39-year-old Michael Ray Richard II walking nearby. Richard fled on foot, evading capture by jumping over walls before returning to retrieve a bag. Deputies caught up with him and a struggle ensued. Richard, armed with a handgun, fired during the struggle, prompting deputies to open fire. He was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. A second firearm was found in his bag. One deputy sustained minor injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nixle.us/G6ZCP
https://www.facebook.com/SBCountySheriffs/posts/pfbid02ajx5MubFfbWa2LUvW4ERvvmz9CLoAQtFLynUdgtUvEpR2tcAgEp7e2zQDbwYKyJAl
https://www.vvng.com/vehicle-burglary-suspect-killed-in-needles-during-struggle-with-deputies/
https://www.californiacitynews.org/2025/03/suspect-killed-needles-after-shooting-deputies.html
https://247headline.com/suspect-shot-and-killed-after-opening-fire-on-san-bernardino-county-deputies/
