Officer Byron William Riley, Hollywood Police Department, Florida

Officer Byron William Riley

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

Most Recent Reflection

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You 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.

Teresa Riley Shepherd
widow

August 28, 2013