Officer Phillip Carl Yourman

Officer Phillip Carl Yourman | Hollywood Police Department, Florida
Hollywood Police Department, Florida
Officer Phillip Carl Yourman

Hollywood Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, August 30, 1973

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Phillip 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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