David Charles Sherrard, a 37-year-old Richardson Police Department officer, was shot and killed on February 7, 2018 while responding to a disturbance at an apartment complex on East Renner Road. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound outside and located the apartment where the suspect was. When they entered, the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Sherrard in the neck. He was taken to Medical City Plano and later died of his injuries.

Sherrard had served with the Richardson Police Department for 13 years and is survived by his wife and two daughters. The suspect was identified as Brandon McCall and was charged with capital murder of a police officer; after trial, McCall was convicted of capital murder on February 19, 2020, and received the death penalty. The community remembered Sherrard’s dedication and the case underscored the risks faced by officers in the line of duty.

If anyone knew Officer Sherrard, witnessed the incident, or has information that could add to the record, please share what is known.