Deputies were on routine duty around a Mini-Mart in Ruston. They came into contact with a group of individuals in the parking lot of the convenience store. One of those individuals was Richardson. He immediately began running from the deputy who pursuit him on foot. A deputy identified himself and ordered the suspect to stop. As the pursuit continued, Richardson suddenly stopped and pointed a weapon at police. A deputy fired multiple shots. Richardson was taken to North Louisiana Medical Center for treatment and was later pronounced dead.
Victim's Name: Johnny Rico Richardson
Agency Responsible: Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 7, 2014
County: Lincoln
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: unknown weapon
Geography: Suburban