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CITY TO MARK ONE-YEAR POINT SINCE OFFICER'S SHOOTING

(Richmond, IN)--It was one year ago Thursday that Richmond Police Canine Officer Seara Burton was shot in the line of duty.  Hours after Seara was shot while preparing her canine for a seach, Richmond Mayor Dave Snow said this:  "This is a heavy evening in our community.  Officer Burton has been a tremendous officer.  She has supported this community.  She's worked hard for this community and tonight we need to return that to her.  Tonight, she needs our prayers.  Our department needs our prayers, and I'm thankful that our officers were able to apprehend the assailant that committed this violence that will not be tolerated in the city of Richmond."  Seara would succumb to her injuries 39 days later.  City leaders Thursday will be reflecting on Seara’s service and continue to prepare for a prayer vigil that will take place at 6 o’clock on the evening of September 8 at the city building.