Columbia Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, September 24, 2022
Add to My HeroesTyrell Owens-Riley
Master Police Officer Tyrrell Owens-Riley suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in the physical fitness training portion of the department's SWAT Team assessment.
He was transported to Providence Hospital after exhibiting symptoms of a heart attack. Once at the hospital he suffered cardiac arrest and could not be revived.
Officer Owens-Riley was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Columbia Police Department for over seven years and was assigned to the Metro Region.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 104 ReflectionsThank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Master Officer Owens-Riley. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Columbia Police Department.
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