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Officer Byron William Riley | Hollywood Police Department, Florida Hollywood Police Department, Florida

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Byron William Riley

Hollywood Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Thursday, August 30, 1973

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Age: Not available

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Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 8/30/1973

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Never apprehended

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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.

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Officer Phillip Carl Yourman
Hollywood Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Thursday, August 30, 1973
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

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Officer Riley, continue to rest in peace sir, you will never be forgotten. HEROES live forever....

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
August 30, 2011

 

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