Hollywood Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, August 30, 1973
Byron William Riley
Officer Byron 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.
Officer Riley was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Hollywood Police Department for three years. He was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 002
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Never apprehended
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View all 15 ReflectionsYou are still remembered by your wife and son after 40 years on 8-30-13. The department and all your friends still remember and have been there for us both. We miss you and love you always.
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