Federation remembers PC Ricky Gray

6 May 2024

West Mercia Police Federation has today paid tribute to PC Richard (Ricky) Gray who was shot dead as he tried to help two colleagues.

Ricky (43) was killed while attending an early morning domestic disturbance at a house in Shrewsbury on 6 May 2007 and was posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery.

A trained firearms officer and former soldier with five commendations for bravery, he had rushed to the aid of two unarmed colleagues when he was shot by Peter Medlicott who then turned the gun on himself.

Steve Butler, chair of West Mercia Police Federation, said: “Today we remember Ricky who lost his life while trying to assist his colleagues. His death serves as a tragic reminder of the risks and dangers police officers face when they carry out their duties serving and protecting their communities. We will never forget his selfless act of bravery for which he paid the ultimate price.

“Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his colleagues as they mark this sad anniversary.”