Agent Thomas E. Riggs
San Diego Police Department
California
End of Watch: Sunday, March 31, 1985

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 31, 1985
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted of all major charges

Agent Riggs was shot and killed by a combative suspect who had gained control of another officer's handgun. The suspect shot and paralyzed the other officer before shooting Agent Riggs in the stomach, severing an artery. He then shot a civilian ride along before stealing one of the police cars and running over the second officer. The suspect was eventually caught but acquitted of all major charges and has since been arrested several times for violent crimes. In July 2002 the suspect committed suicide.

Agent Riggs had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and son.