Richmond bridge to be renamed for fallen officer Wednesday

A public ceremony will be held

(RICHMOND, Ind.) – The Richmond community will come together to honor a police officer who was killed in the line of duty two years ago. 

28-year-old Seara Burton passed away after being shot during a traffic stop. She fought for her life for more than a month before passing away at the age of 28 on September 18, 2022. 

Click here learn more about Seara and the friend she had in Southeast Indiana. 

To honor Seara, the Indiana Department of Transportation will officially name a bridge above Interstate 70 in memory of her today.

This ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. the Richmond Police and Fire Training Center which is located at 1740 South 8th Street in Richmond. 

“Her commitment to service and her unwavering courage in the line of duty are reminders of the profound impact one individual can have. By naming the Chester Boulevard Bridge after Officer Burton, we ensure that her legacy and the values she stood for continue to inspire us all,” Richmond Police said.