Officer Byron William Riley - Hollywood Police Dept. - FL - True Life Hero

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Byron William Riley
- Aug. 30, 1973 -

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Hollywood FL Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	FL, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Aug. 30, 1973
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male
	Agency
Dept:	Hollywood Police Dept. - FL 2600 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, FL 33021 USA (954)967-4357
County:	Broward
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Crash
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	FL USA Thu. Aug. 30, 1973
Summary:	Officer Riley and Officer Phillip Yourman were killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a purse snatcher. The two officers were in an unmarked unit when they observed the crime. As they chased the suspect vehicle into a residential area the patrol car went out of control and struck a palm tree, killing both officers. The suspect they were chasing was never apprehended.
Source:	Website Click
Related:	Phillip Carl Yourman

Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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