Remembering PC Richard Gray

6 May 2025

A West Mercia PC who was posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery is today remembered by West Mercia Police Federation.

PC Richard (Ricky) Gray was killed while attending an early morning domestic disturbance at a house in Shrewsbury on 6 May 2007. He was 43.

A trained firearms officer and former soldier who had five commendations for bravery, Ricky 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.”