Body of fallen Richmond officer Seara Burton to be escorted back to Indiana Monday afternoon

DAYTON — A processional escort will return the body of fallen Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton from Dayton to Indiana Monday afternoon.

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The procession will escort Burton’s body from the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office in downtown Dayton, back to Richmond and ending at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, a Richmond police spokesperson said in a media release.

The procession will start at 1:30 p.m. Monday and will travel onto I-75 north to I-70 west into Richmond. Once the escort reaches Richmond, the procession will go onto U.S. 40, to North Fifth Street, and will pass by Burton’s car at the city building.

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The procession will then return onto U.S. 40 until it arrives at the funeral home, the spokesperson said.

“If you wish to show your support for the family of Officer Seara Burton and the Richmond Police Department, please find a location that is safe along the route. Remember not to stop or park along the interstate,” the police spokesperson said.

Funeral arrangements are still being finalized and will be announced later.

“Members of the Richmond Police Department, along with Seara’s family and friends would like to express their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support from the Richmond Community and beyond during these difficult times,” the spokesperson said.

The processional route is shown below:

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