Police Officer Jerry Lawrence Riley

Police Officer Jerry Lawrence Riley | Houston Police Department, Texas
Houston Police Department, Texas
Police Officer Jerry Lawrence Riley

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, June 18, 1974

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Jerry Lawrence Riley

Police Officer Jerry Riley succumbed to injuries sustained several days earlier when his patrol car collided with a tractor-trailer.

He was responding to an emergency call when the semi pulled out in front of him on Galveston Road, near Park Terrace.

Officer Riley had served with the Houston Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge 1516

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

emergency response

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Officer Riley,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 18, 2024

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