Indianola Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, September 7, 1931
Add to My HeroesOrd M. Riddell
Night Marshal Ord Riddell was shot and killed as he and the Sunflower County sheriff attempted to arrest a man wanted for stealing a vehicle.
Marshal Riddell was watching the rear of the house as the sheriff went to the front door. As the sheriff entered the man fled out of the back and shot Marshal Riddell in the neck. The man then fled into the woods.
Marshal Riddell had served with the Indianola Police Department for at least one year. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsNight Marshal Riddell,
On today, the 92nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Indianola.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 7, 2023
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