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Resided:
OH, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 01, 1954
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 42 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Zanesville Police Dept.
OH
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Captain
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
19 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
OH
USA
Sat. May. 01, 1954
Summary:
Captain Ritchason was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while he and other law enforcement officers searched a wooded area for a still. One of the other officers was attempting to load a pump shotgun when it discharged, striking Captain Ritchason in the stomach. He was transported to Bethesda Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds three hours later. Captain Ritchason had been with the agency for 19 years.
