Patrolman Thomas J. Riley, Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

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Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman

Thomas J. Riley

Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: Saturday, November 20, 1920

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: 8 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/20/1920

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Riley was shot and killed while trying to disperse a group of drunk men. As he turned to leave one of the men produced a revolver and shot Patrolman Riley in the head.
Patrolman Riley had been with the agency for eight years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninety-first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 20, 2011

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Thomas J. Riley

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