Vandalism at 1100 BLOCK OF N ACADEMY BLVD on 04/11/2025 1:00 AM
Type: Vandalism
Date: 04/11/2025 1:00 AM
Description: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property. Disposition: Open. Criminal Mischief $1K or more but < $2K - Private
Address: 1100 BLOCK OF N ACADEMY BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Case Number: 2025-00136405
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Name
Richard BurchfieldAge
34Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 26, 1953, thanksgiving day, a citizen saw a marked colorado springs police department cruiser stopped against the curb near bijou & el paso streets, with an officer slumped over the steering wheel. Responding officers found their colleague, officer richard s. Burchfield, deceased in the driver's seat from multiple gunshot wounds. About an hour prior to his murder, officer burchfield had been one of several officers investigating the armed robbery of a man in the area of 1600 n. Wood ave. When last seen, it appeared that he was going to look for suspects in those crimes. Investigation revealed officer burchfield had been shot from close range, probably from inside his cruiser. Investigation revealed information suggesting the officer had contacted the robbery suspect. Extensive investigation over the next several months and years produced the names of several potential suspects, however the investigation into officer burchfield's death remains open. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the colorado springs police department.Agency
Colorado Springs Police Department