Red Lake Nation Police Department, Tribal Police
End of Watch Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Add to My HeroesRyan Andrew Bialke
Police Officer Ryan Bialke was shot and killed while responding to reports of a suicidal subject at home on Highway 1 one mile west of Redby.
The subject opened fire and shot Officer Bialke as he arrived at the home. Officer Bialke was transported to the Indian Health Service Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
The man then fled into the woods after shooting Officer Bialke but was apprehended a short time later. On April 1, 2022, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 37 years in Federal prison.
Officer Bialke had served with the Red Lake Nation Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Minnesota
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender 37 years in Federal prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 80 ReflectionsRest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)
August 28, 2021
Recent LODD Deaths
Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith
Hermann Police Department, MO
EOW: March 12, 2023
Master Trooper James R. Bailey
Indiana State Police, IN
EOW: March 3, 2023
Police Officer Andres M. Vasquez Lasso
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: March 1, 2023
Correctional Officer Jay Miller
Washington State Department of Corrections, WA
EOW: February 11, 2023
Detention Officer Kenneth Fowler
Pontotoc County Sheriff's Office, OK
EOW: February 19, 2023
Sergeant Christopher D. Fitzgerald
Temple University Police Department, PA
EOW: February 18, 2023
Police Officer Geoffrey Redd
Memphis Police Department, TN
EOW: February 18, 2023
Police Officer James Muhlbauer
Kansas City Police Department, MO
EOW: February 15, 2023
Police Officer Julian Becerra
Fountain Police Department, CO
EOW: February 11, 2023