Indiana officer dies 5 weeks after she was shot at traffic stop

RICHMOND, Ind. (WXIX) – An Indiana police officer who was shot within the head by a suspect at a site visitors cease 5 weeks in the past has died.

Richmond Police K9 Officer Seara Burton handed away surrounded by her household at Reid Well being at 9:59 p.m. Sunday, Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt introduced early Monday.

Officer Burton was 28 years outdated and joined the police division 4 years in the past.

She was gunned down on Aug. 10, 9 days earlier than she was purported to get married.

Ultimate preparations are pending and shall be introduced when the main points can be found, in accordance with the chief’s announcement.

“We’d sincerely prefer to thank the Richmond neighborhood, and people who have supported Seara, her Household, and the Division from close to and much,” he wrote.

“Thanks to all of those that have proven unbelievable help all through this very troublesome time together with the Dayton Police Division, The Indiana State Police, Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police, Richmond Fireplace Division and Wayne County Sheriff’s Division, in addition to many different companies.

“The household is extraordinarily grateful for the large quantity of help from the neighborhood. We kindly ask that you simply respect the household’s privateness throughout this troublesome time.”

On Monday, the Richmond Police Division together with a number of different companies will escort Officer Burton’s stays again dwelling from Dayton.

The escort is about to go away the Dayton space at 1:30 p.m. and journey:

• North on Interstate 75 onto westbound I-70
• As soon as the escort reaches Richmond it should comply with U.S. 40 from the interstate to North fifth Road (passing Officer Burton’s police automotive on the metropolis constructing)
• Then it should proceed onto East Principal Road and again to U.S. 40 to Doan & Mills Funeral Dwelling, 790 West Nationwide Rd., Richmond.

“Should you want to present your help for the household of Officer Seara Burton and the Richmond Police Division, please discover a location that’s secure alongside the route. Bear in mind to not cease or park alongside the interstate,” the chief wrote.

The suspect charged together with her capturing, 47-year-old Phillip M. Lee of Richmond, is held on a $1.5 million bond at an Indiana jail.

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