Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton was transferred from the Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, to a hospice facility in the Richmond area on Saturday. “She will continue receiving excellent care and be surrounded by her family,” according to a news release from RPD Chief Mike Britt and Majors Jon […]
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RPD responds to South 10th Street shooting
Richmond Police Department’s first-shift patrol officers were dispatched to the 500 block of South 10th Street on Friday after a report of a person with a gun. While officers were responding, they were advised a person had been shot. Tyler Qualls, 31, of Richmond was located with a gunshot wound to his left hip/buttocks area. […]
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5 p.m. Thursday: Mayor says Burton still alive, surrounded by family
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton is still alive and being surrounded by family as of early Thursday evening. At about 5 p.m., Richmond Mayor Dave Snow shared, “Although she was removed from life-sustaining efforts this morning, she is still with us. We know the time of her passing is imminent; however, right now, her […]
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Officer Seara Burton to be taken off life support Thursday
After three weeks in critical condition, Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton will be taken off life support Thursday, Sept. 1, police announced Wednesday evening. “Despite the very best efforts of all the doctors and nurses at Miami Valley Hospital, Officer Seara Burton’s injuries have been determined to be unrecoverable,” according to a statement made by […]
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RPD offers update on officer 1 week after shooting
Richmond Police Department leaders say that there have been some “bright spots” in wounded Officer Seara Burton’s recovery, but she remains in critical condition a week after she was shot during a traffic stop. On Aug. 17, Chief Mike Britt and Majors Jon Bales and Aly Tonuc, who both serve as deputy chiefs, collaborated on […]
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Hundreds gather for prayer vigil for RPD officer
Hundreds gathered Friday night for a prayer vigil on the Richmond Municipal Building lawn for wounded Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton. Although no specific updates on Burton’s health were provided at the vigil, Seara’s stepmother, Ami Miller, also an RPD officer, expressed gratitude Friday night and Saturday afternoon on social media for community support […]
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Chief: Officer survives surgery, but still fighting for life
On Thursday night, Richmond Police Chief Mike Britt provided an update on wounded Officer Seara Burton and the impact of that “whirlwind 24 hours” on the department. Britt said Burton is still in extremely critical condition at a Dayton hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to her head. “Surgery has been performed and she is […]
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7:30 p.m. update: ‘Blue Friday’ clothing at RCS, banner, tourney, shirts among signs of support for officer
Richmond Community Schools has designated Friday as “Blue Friday,” and several area school districts are encouraging blue clothing Friday. such as Western Wayne, Northeastern, Nettle Creek and Centerville-Abington. While Friday has traditionally been “red and white day,” RCS officials encourages its students, employees and community members to wear blue to show their support for Officer […]
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At a glance: Area leaders share well wishes for wounded RPD officer
Current and former Richmond residents as well as first responders around the region have taken to social media to lament the shooting of Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton and indicate they are praying for her recovery. Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter issued a statement Wednesday night, saying he was praying for Burton and others […]
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Updated: Friday prayer vigil planned on south end of city building for wounded officer
Wayne County resident Jamie Terhaar has announced a Friday night prayer vigil to support wounded Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton. The vigil is to take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, outside Richmond Municipal Building, 50 N. Fifth St., Richmond. City officials announced Thursday afternoon that the vigil will be in the employee […]