Officer Ronald H. Manley
Indianapolis Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Thursday, December 12, 1974

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 2400

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 12, 1974
Weapon Used: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect Info: One shot and killed

Officer Ronald Manley was shot and killed while responding to a holdup alarm on North Illinois Street. Officer Manley was able to shoot and kill one of the suspects, but was fatally wounded by the second suspect. That suspect was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled in December 2003.

Officer Manley had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three young children.