David Wayne Rickman, a 23-year-old patrolman with the Roanoke City Police Department, tragically lost his life on April 12, 1986. Rickman and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance call early that morning. During the incident, they were in the process of arresting the female subject's ex-boyfriend when the woman came to the door with a handgun and discharged the weapon. The bullet passed through Rickman's left arm and entered his chest through an opening in his vest. Despite being trans
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