Manchester Police Department, New Hampshire
End of Watch: Saturday, October 2, 1976
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 119
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 2, 1976
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Paroled in 2016
Officer Ralph Miller was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a noise complaint involving a drunk teenager at a home on Hall Street.
As the officers approached the house the teenager fired a rifle through the screen door, striking Officer Miller in the chest.
The suspect, 15, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years to life in prison. He was paroled on October 4, 2016.
Officer Miller had served with the Manchester Police Department for just over one year. He is survived by his expectant wife and child. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.