Richard S. Cutshaw, 70, was killed on December 5, 2019, in Coral Gables, Florida, after being struck during a shootout between police and jewelry store robbers. The robbers had hijacked a UPS truck and led police on a 23-mile chase from Coral Gables to Miramar; Richard was sitting in his car on his way home from work when the intersection became a scene of gunfire and he was caught in the crossfire.

Richard was originally from Dalton, Massachusetts, and worked as a field representative for the Government Supervisors Association of Florida / OPEIU Local 100, AFL-CIO, also connected with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union in Florida. He remained employed at age 70 and was remembered by colleagues and friends for his dedication to members and staff.

The FBI and local law enforcement investigated the incident, and authorities described Richard as an unintended victim. The community held a memorial service and his family received condolences and support.