Richmond Cop Seara Burton Passed Away!

Richmond Police officer died in hospice.

The Richmond, Indiana Police announced the passing of their officer. Seara Burton, a four year member of the force did not get her opportunity to marry her girlfriend, Sierra Neal. 

She did not get an opportunity to enjoy those ride alongs and social gatherings with the city. Her life was taken by a man who had no care for her or his own life. Now he is expected to face LIFE or DEATH if he is convicted. The suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

The community is now preparing for her funeral. 

She was fatally shot by a white terrorist during a police stop in August. 

She was taken to a Dayton, Ohio hospital where she was being treated for her injuries. 

The doctors could not save her. They said they had to pull her off life support. 

Burton died Sunday night at a Reid Health facility surrounded by her family, the department said in a statement posted to Facebook.

@sbrooke322 This walk was supposed to look a lot different, but I will always be thankful we still got to celebrate. Even if it is not legal on paper, you are my wife ❤️🤍 I love you Seara #searastrong #burtonstrong #wedding ♬ Something in the Orange - Zach Bryan

@sbrooke322 My phone made this and it could not be more perfect. #searastrong ♬ original sound - Sierra Neal

@sbrooke322

I love you like crazy. 🖤💙🖤

♬ original sound - Sierra Neal

“We would sincerely like to thank the Richmond community, and those who have supported Seara, her family, and the department from near and far," the statement from several officials said.

Burton was a four-year veteran of the department in Richmond, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Indianapolis.

Indiana Gov. Karen Holcomb said he and his wife, Janet, are mourning with Burton’s family, colleagues and the Richmond community, saying in a statement that “our hearts are heavy."

“Janet and I send our condolences to Officer Burton’s family and loved ones as they search for peace and strength from a power greater than all we can muster,” he said.

Terrorist arrested.

Prosecutors have charged the terrorist with three counts of attempted murder, three drug possession counts for methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin and possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. He has pleaded not guilty.

A message seeking comment on whether Lee was now expected to face a murder charge was left Monday morning for the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office by The Associated Press.

Authorities have said officers stopped Lee and called Burton to assist with her police dog. The dog indicated the possible presence of narcotics. Court documents say that while officers were speaking with the rider, he pulled out a gun and opened fire toward the officers, shooting Burton. Other officers returned fire and he ran away. Lee was apprehended following a brief foot chase.

No other officers were shot.

Lee was treated for gunshot wounds, police said.