According to Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt, K9 Officer Seara Burton, who was shot while performing her job, has gone away.
Officer Seara Burton died at Reid Health at 9:59 p.m. on Sunday night, according to a late announcement from the department. She was at her side. She passed away as a result of the harm she endured on August 10.
The Richmond Police Department thanked the Richmond community for their support:
“We would sincerely like to thank the Richmond community, and those who have supported Seara, her Family, and the Department from near and far. Thank you to all of those who have shown unbelievable support throughout this very difficult time including the Dayton Police Department, The Indiana State Police, Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police, Richmond Fire Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, as well as many other agencies.”
Officer Seara Burton’s funeral procession is set to depart Dayton for Richmond, Indiana this afternoon.
The escort is scheduled to leave at 1:30 pm and travel from Dayton north along Interstate 75 and then west along Interstate 70 to Richmond.
