Pittsburgh Bureau of Police sergeant dies following complications from COVID-19
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the death of a sergeant on Thursday evening following complications from COVID-19.
Police said Sgt. Richard 'Rick' Howe, 51, of Cecil Township, died in the presence of loved ones at St. Clair Hospital.
Howe was a 24-year veteran of the force working as a Motorcycle Unit supervisor within the Special Deployment Division under Commander Ed Trapp.
"We lost a good officer, a good supervisor, and an even better person today," Trapp said in a news release.
Pittsburgh police Chief Scott Schubert acknowledged that Howe's death would have a profound impact across the Bureau, where he was a friend to many.
"I've known Rick for more than 20 years and had the pleasure of working with him at Zone 6 and at SDD. He also volunteered many times for various Special Olympics events. He was a good man, cop, father, and husband. He will be missed dearly," Chief Schubert said in a news release.
Police said Howe is survived by his wife Cali, son Josh, and daughters, Faith and Christine.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.