Police Officer Robert D. Riley

Police Officer Robert D. Riley | Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
Police Officer Robert D. Riley

Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Wednesday, July 10, 1974

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Robert D. Riley

Officer Riley and Officer Thomas Matulis were shot and killed while attempting to intervene with a disorderly man outside of a local bar. The two officers were off-duty and leaving a baseball game when they observed the man. As they attempted to calm the man he produced a handgun and shot both officers. The suspect was convicted of two counts of murder but had the convictions overturned on appeal by claiming self defense.
Officer Riley had been with the agency for six years.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Acquitted
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Your assailant may have claimed self defense and escaped justice here on earth, but he will surely face a higher court and higher justice if he hasn't already in a different place. Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 10, 2020

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