Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, August 3, 1924
Joseph Leo Riley
Patrolman Joseph Riley was killed in an automobile accident in which a fireman and a civilian were also killed on the Bloomfield Bridge.
Patrolman Riley was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for five years. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 years, 2 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsPatrolman Riley,
On today, the 91st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the U.S. Army during WW I.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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