Royal Oak City Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, April 20, 1973
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 64
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 20, 1973
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer James Riley was killed in an automobile accident on Main Street during an undercover moonshine investigation. Although his death was ruled accidental, there is suspicion that foul play was involved in his death.
Officer Riley was a United States Air Force veteran who served with the Royal Oak City Police Department for over three years and had previously served with the Detroit Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children.