1971 – Richard Frank Morello – Special Agent – California Department of Justice – Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement

Special Agent Richard Frank Morello

Biographical Info:

Born: January 19, 1946
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 14, 1971
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Special Agent Richard Morello was shot and killed while conducting an undercover drug buy in Riverside. Immediately after Agent Morello purchased the hashish, the prime suspect shot and killed him. Special Agent Morello was assigned to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, Santa Ana Bureau.

Agent Morello is buried at Placerville Union Cemetery, Placerville, El Dorado County, California.

Posted in End Of Watch.

2 Comments

  1. Richard is buried at Placerville Union Cemetery, Placerville, El Dorado County, California. Richard was born on Jan 19, 1946. I will never forget your sacrifice.

    • Hi Richard, Thank you very much for your info you sent for Richard Morello on the RCPOMF website. Sorry it has taken me so long to thank you. I will update the info you provided ASAP.

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