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Richmond adds Seara Burton to fallen officers memorial

Officer Burton's name joins five previous Richmond officers.

RICHMOND, Ind. — A new tribute is now on display to honor fallen Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton.

Officer Burton was critically injured when she was shot responding with her K9 partner to a traffic stop in August. She died of her injuries in September. 

On Friday, Burton's name was permanently added to the Richmond Fire and Police monument during a small ceremony involving her family and fellow officers.

"We know her legacy will live on forever," the department said on social media regarding Friday's ceremony.

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