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 plainclothes 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 44 ReflectionsI was 18 when you were killed. I was just a kid . My friends and I had interacted with you a few times while we were hanging out( probably loitering). You had an incredible manner about you. Just thinking of you today and found this. God bless you.
Private citizen- Jack Packard
friend
May 20, 2020
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