AROUND THE COUNTRY RICHMOND, IND. Richmond Officer dies more than five weeks after she was critically injured in a shooting. RICHMOND, IND. – Richmond Officer Seara Burton died Sunday Sept. 18th, more than five weeks after she was critically injured in a shooting, Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt announced. In a statement, Britt said Burton died at 9:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 at a hospital surrounded by her family. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when details are available, Britt said. “We would sincerely like to thank the Richmond community, and those who have supported Seara, her family, and the Department from near and far,” Britt said in the statement. “Thank you to all of those who have shown unbelievable support throughout this very difficult time including the Dayton Police Department, The Indiana State Police, Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police, Richmond Fire Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, as well as many other agencies. “The family is extremely grateful for the massive amount of support from the community,” Britt said. “We kindly ask that you respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.” Burton was taken off life support on Thursday, Sept. 1, a little over three weeks after being shot at close range during a traffic stop. She was transferred to hospice care on Sept. 3. The Richmond Police Department updated that K-9 Brev visited Burton on multiple occasions. “Our hearts are shattered as we learn of the passing of Officer Seara Burton,” Richmond Mayor Dave Snow said in a statement posted on social media. “Officer Burton fought like a warrior through every minute of this battle. Her endearing spirit, professional service, and shining personality will live with us for years to come. Snow said the lights at the Richmond City Building will be turned off beginning Monday night, flags at city buildings will be lowered, and that he will ask Gov. Eric Holcomb to request all flags across Indiana be lowered on the day of Burton’s funeral. On Monday, Sept. 19, the Richmond Police Department and multiple other agencies will be escorting Burton back to Richmond from Dayton, Ohio, Richmond Police announced. Police Officer Seara Burton Officer Seara Burton succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained while conducting a traffic stop on August 10th, 2022. Other officers had requested her assistance to stop a moped being driven by a narcotics suspect in the 200 block of N 12th Street. Officer Burton had deployed her canine partner, Brev, who indicated to the presence of narcotics in the moped. As officers began to search the vehicle, the man pulled out a concealed handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Burton in the head. The man was shot and wounded by other officers before he fled on foot. 22 The BLUES The BLUES 23
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