Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, October 25, 1971
Add to My HeroesPhillip J. Riley
Officer Phillip Riley was shot and killed by a man who grabbed his service revolver following a high speed chase in Venice. He was shot twice in the chest after cornering the suspect on the rocks of the Marina del Rey breakwater. The suspect was arrested after a second high speed pursuit and a shootout in which he was wounded.
The suspect was an inmate out on a 72 hour pass to look for a job from the Institution of Men at Chino. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years to life on May 3, 1973.
Officer Riley served with the Los Angeles Police Department for three years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 14745
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 15 years to life
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