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Update #2 on Police Involved Shooting Released Sunday, June 08, 2008 Milford – The Delaware State Police are providing additional information surrounding the police shooting that occurred early yesterday morning. Homicide detectives have recovered the following weapons from within the home that were utilized and accessible to Mr. Redmond during the ordeal.
During a forensic examination of the trajectory from the weaponry used by Mr. Redmond, investigators have determined that Mr. Redmond, while firing upon police, was “tracking” the trooper that had to dive for cover into the armored rescue vehicle. Evidence suggests he was trying to shoot that respective trooper. Again, it was at this point a member of the special operations response team fired one round at Mr. Redmond causing his death. That trooper, Lt. Rodney Layfield, a 14-year veteran, who is an administrator at Troop #4 in Georgetown, has been placed on administrative duty pending a review of the incident. Police have confirmed that Redmond did utilize the Bushmaster rifle to shoot at police and suspect that he may have fired additional weapons too.
### Prior Releases Update on Police Involved Shooting Released Saturday, June 07, 2008 Milford – The Delaware State Police are providing additional details on the shooting that occurred earlier this morning. Investigators learned the original victim that was threatened was a 32-year-old resident who resided two homes away from the suspect. The suspect, who has been identified as Richard D. Redmond, 52 from Milford, was involved in a verbal argument with the victim last evening prior to the police being called. The exact cause of the argument is still under investigation, but police have determined that the victim had not provoked or initiated the confrontation. During this argument, Mr. Redmond threatened to kill the victim. Police also learned from a separate witness, who resides in the immediate vicinity, that Mr. Redmond showed him a black handgun and again stated that he was going to kill the victim. As previously stated, troopers attempted to contact Mr. Redmond at his residence. The suspect, who acknowledged the uniformed troopers presence, refused to open the door and speak to police. The suspect indicated that he was going to barricade himself inside the residence with his wife and that if the police came inside he would shoot them (the police). At this point a Milford officer, who was outside the home, observed the suspect loading ammunition into some type of long gun. Due to the severity of the case and the concern for the neighbors, troopers immediately secured a perimeter around the residence and called for additional police personnel. Members of the Delaware State Police Conflict Management Team, which consists of trained negotiators, and members of the Special Operations Response Team, which consists of trained tactical officers, responded and began negotiations with the suspect. As a precautionary measure, troopers began evacuating nearby homes to ensure the safety of the residents. Throughout the negotiations, the suspect had exited the front door of the residence several times stating he was going to surrender. However, upon officer’s approach he would re-enter the home. At approximately 3:13 am, the suspect exited the front door when a member of the Special Operations Response Team deployed less than lethal force in attempt to affect an arrest and end the standoff. The suspect, after being struck by the less than lethal beanbag rounds, then returned inside the home and obtained a long gun. Mr. Redmond then immediately began firing numerous rounds from a weapon, as he was standing within the doorway, at troopers who were positioned near an armored rescue vehicle. One trooper in particular had to dive on the ground to avoid being hit. The trooper, who feared for his life, was able to get inside the armored rescue vehicle as he was hearing several rounds striking it. It was at this point, a member of the special operations response team, fired one round at the suspect killing him. Troopers then quickly entered the home and safely recovered the suspect’s wife. No other persons were in the home. Detectives who processed the crime scene recovered multiple weapons, including a rifle, a shotgun, and handguns along with several hundred rounds of ammunition. Because of the incident, the trooper, who is a 14-year veteran, will be placed on administrative duty per divisional policy. Investigators have learned that Mr. Redmond was suffering from a terminal illness and previously made statements that he was prepared to end his life. Police have also learned that Mr. Redmond was a former police officer with the California Highway Patrol. “Today’s events are tragic and will affect the lives of many people, including the Redmond family, the State Police and the community,” said Colonel Thomas F. Mac Leish. “We are grateful that no one else was injured.” Note: photographs of Mr. Redmond are not available and he has been turned over to the State Medical examiner. The name of the trooper who shot Mr. Redmond is being withheld and will be released late tomorrow afternoon.
### Original Release Milford Man Dies in Standoff with Police Released Saturday, June 07, 2008 Milford – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of a 52-year- old Milford man. Troopers and Milford Police Department responded to a residence on Jon Quil Ct, in the development of Sara Glen Acres, last evening at 8:59 pm after 911 was called reporting that the suspect in this case had threatened to kill a neighbor (who shall be referred to as victim). Additionally, police were advised the suspect had showed a weapon to another neighbor and reaffirmed his intent to kill the victim. As troopers were conducting their investigation, they attempted to contact the suspect at his residence. The suspect, who acknowledged the uniformed troopers presence, refused to open the door and speak to police. The suspect indicated that he was going to barricade himself inside the residence with his wife and that if the police came inside he would shoot them. Due to the severity of the case and the concern for the neighbors, troopers immediately secured a perimeter around the residence, evacuated nearby homes, and called for additional police personnel. Members of the Delaware State Police Conflict Management Team and Special Operations Response Team responded and began negotiations with the suspect. After several hours of negotiations, a trooper utilized less than lethal force to incapacitate the suspect to affect an arrest. This attempt failed resulting in the suspect retreating inside his residence and obtaining a high-powered rifle and a 12-gauge shotgun at which point he fired multiple rounds at the troopers. The troopers in fear for their safety and the citizens in the surrounding area shot the suspect one time resulting in his death. Immediately following the shooting, troopers entered the home and safely recovered the suspect’s wife. She is currently assisting police with the investigation. This investigation is ongoing and additional details will be provided later today at a press briefing. The time and location of the briefing will be provided in a subsequent release.
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