Rome Township Constable's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, July 29, 1952
Add to My HeroesJoseph Rigney
Constable Joseph Rigney was shot and killed as he attempted to serve a warrant on a man for resisting an officer.
The 43-year-old subject pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to one to 20 years in prison.
Constable Rigney was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
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