Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Monday, November 8, 1858
Add to My HeroesRobert M. Rigdon
Police Officer Robert Rigdon was shot and killed by an assassin at his home.
The killing was retaliation for testifying against a suspect who had killed Police Officer Benjamin Benton one month earlier.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed on April 7, 1859
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View all 15 ReflectionsOfficer Rigdon, on this actual 162nd anniversary of your heroic death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your sacrifice is always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.
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