Hollywood Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, August 30, 1973
Add to My HeroesPhillip Carl Yourman
Officer Yourman and Officer Byron Riley were killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a purse snatcher. The two officers were in an unmarked unit when they observed the crime. As they chased the suspect vehicle into a residential area the patrol car went out of control and struck a palm tree, killing both officers. The suspect they were chasing was never apprehended.
Officer Yourman had been with the agency for three years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 0030
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Never apprehended
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