Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, June 18, 1974
Add to My HeroesJerry Lawrence Riley
Police Officer Jerry Riley succumbed to injuries sustained several days earlier when his patrol car collided with a tractor-trailer.
He was responding to an emergency call when the semi pulled out in front of him on Galveston Road, near Park Terrace.
Officer Riley had served with the Houston Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1516
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 16 ReflectionsOfficer Riley, You are not forgotten by the men and women who currently work in Massachusetts law enforcement. RIP
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