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Resided:
TX, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Feb. 28, 1920
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 49 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Plano Police Dept.
TX
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy City Marshal
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
TX
USA
Sat. Feb. 28, 1920
Summary:
Deputy Marshal Rye was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at the Plano National Bank at 0500 hours. He was shot once in the abdomen by the suspects who had stolen several thousand dollars worth of Liberty Savings Bonds. Although one of the burglary suspects was apprehended, no one was ever charged with Deputy Marshal Rye's murder.
Deputy Marshal Rye had served with the Plano Police Department for 18 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.
