Bio & Incident Details
Age: 34
Tour: 13 years
Badge # S-39
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Maryland
Incident Date: 6/2/2004
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Sergeant Rife was shot and killed during a robbery attempt on Livingston Terrace in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Sergeant Rife was off duty when he was approached by a suspect who brandished a handgun and attempted to rob him. Sergeant Rife identified himself and drew his service weapon. Shots were exchanged and both men were mortally wounded.
Sergeant Rife was able to call for help and was flown to a local hospital where he later died.
Sergeant Rife had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 13 years and was assigned to the Prostitution Unit. He is survived by his wife and two children.
