Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 1961
Sidney Riegel
Policeman Sidney Riegel was shot and killed and his partner was seriously wounded by an ex-convict wanted for robbing a liquor store. The suspect opened fire on the officers when they attempted to arrest him outside a residence on Pierce Street in Pacioma. He surrendered to a newspaper reporter a week later.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on November 9, 1961.
Policeman Riegel was survived by his wife and two daughters. He was a World War II veteran.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 4299
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
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