Richardson Officer Leaves Behind Wife, Two Daughters

RICHARDSON, TX — The officer who died from a gunshot wound incurred Wednesday during a shooting at a Richardson apartment complex has been identified as 37-year-old David Sherrard. A 14 year veteran of the department, Sherrard left behind a wife and two daughters.

Richardson Police Chief, Jimmy Spivey, said Thursday in a press conference that Sherrard's death marks the first on-duty death in the 63 year history of the department.

“It’s the hardest day we’ve ever had," he said. "We’re not doing well. But I’ll tell you this. This is a police department of professionals. Yes, it’s an emotionally trying, traumatic day. But they’re out right now there doing the things they do the best in serving this community.”

Spivey said the investigation into the shooting and subsequent standoff will be handled by Plano Police Department. Because Sherrard's death hits so close to home for those in Richardson, Sherrard said "it would be better to let them handle this investigation for us."

Read more about this event on Patch:

• Standoff Ends With One In Custody; Officer, Civilian Dead
• Suspect, Victim Identified In Richardson Police Shooting

Image via Richardson Police Department