Hollywood Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, August 30, 1973
Add to My HeroesByron William Riley
Officer Byron Riley and Officer Phillip Yourman were killed in an automobile crash 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 as they made a U-turn on Hollywood Boulevard at 57th Avenue. Both officers suffered fatal injuries in the crash. 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Riley. Those responsible for your death and Officer Yourman's will face justice from Our Lord one day.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 30, 2022
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