Police Officer Ramon Molina Rios, Jr., Douglas Police Department, Arizona

Police Officer Ramon Molina Rios, Jr.

Douglas Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Sunday, September 4, 2005

Ramon Molina Rios, Jr.

Police Officer Ramon Rios suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after he and other officers were involved in a struggle with three juvenile suspects on 5th Street.

The officers had responded to the location to investigate reports that a newspaper deliveryman's vehicle had been damaged by the three juveniles.

When the officers attempted to question the three, they became belligerent and then resisted when the officers attempted to arrest them. Officer Rios collapsed after the three were taken into custody. The other officers immediately began CPR until Officer Rios was transported to South East Arizona Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Rios had served in law enforcement for 16 years. He had previously served with the Cochise County Sheriff's Department and Bisbee Police Department.

Officer Rios is survived by his wife, four children, parents, eight sisters, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 16 years
Badge 520

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Apprehended

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Hi Ray,
Was just thinking about you while sitting in my Law class. I remember you and my father always working together when I was little, and always seeing you in the gas station when my dad and I would stop and get donuts. I hope you and my dad are having a good time in Heaven just as you did here on earth. I found the hat that was made for your memorial. Just made me think of you! I hope your family is doing well and you are watching over all them. God bless your family and you.
-Rianne McBride (Tim McBride's daughter)

Rianne

March 30, 2018