Patrolman Thomas J. Riley

Patrolman Thomas J. Riley | Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts Patrolman Thomas J. Riley | Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts
Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Thomas J. Riley | Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Thomas J. Riley | Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts
Patrolman Thomas J. Riley

Cambridge Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 20, 1920

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Thomas J. Riley

Patrolman Riley was shot and killed while trying to disperse a group of drunk men. As he turned to leave one of the men produced a revolver and shot Patrolman Riley in the head.
Patrolman Riley had been with the agency for eight years.

A 25-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. Governor Channing H. Cox commuted his sentence to life. He was pardoned on December 24, 1953.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; Revolver
  • Offender Pardoned in 1953
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Thank you Patrolman Riley for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero who will be remembered and honored every time your photo is seen, your name is spoken, heard or read. You have left a legacy to your community and family.

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