Alexandria Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, December 27, 1972
Add to My HeroesConrad Lee Birney
Detective Conrad Birney was shot and killed while responding to a bank robbery call in the Seminary Shopping Plaza at 4616 Kenmore Avenue.
He was shot as the three suspects tried to exit the bank. Detective Birney was in plain clothes at the time.
All three suspects were apprehended. They were sentenced to life, 50 years, and 40 years, respectively.
Detective Birney had served with the Alexandria Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 87
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 51 ReflectionsI too miss you Detective Birney. It's been 52 years since I stood in that parking lot and witnessed the aftermath of senseless carnage of that day. I will never forget you and will keep your memory close to my heart as well as your words of advice and wisdom. As I am about to turn 70 I realize how very much you and your family, Barbara, Julie and the other children have missed out on. May the Lord be with us all and continue to guide us on the right path in life.
I've lost contact with Julie. If you are out there Julie I'd love to hear from you. I've retired to Mena, AR.
Trooper ll Myron Keith(cleveland)NIchols
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December 27, 2024
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