I am in stunned disbelief. A North St. Paul police officer was killed in the line of duty this morning answering a domestic call. Officer Richard Crittenden, 57, was killed responding to a report of a violation of an order for protection at the Aspen Village apartments near 7th St. E. and McKnight Ave. N. around 8:30 AM. A Maplewood police officer providing backup on the call suffered a non-life threatening gunshot to the wrist. This is the first police officer killed in the line of duty in our city.
Our prayers go out to the family, friends, fellow officers, and all residents of the city of North St. Paul. This is a huge loss for our city which I fear will completely shatter the small town feel many of us enjoy living here. The news is reporting that Officer Crittenden was a father and grandfather.
Links to articles about the slain police officer:
Star Tribune
Star Tribune - The murderer's arrest history including a 5-year prison sentence for unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Star Tribune - Contains a quote by North St. Paul Police Chief Tom Lauth.
Pioneer Press
KSTP-TV
KSTP-TV - Interview with killer's wife.
The KSTP article has video with an interview of the killer's wife. She displays no emotion at all about what her husband did.
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