Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Reygaert was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped a vehicle driven by a man suspected of an earlier shooting. The suspect shot Patrolman Reygaert in the chest and then disarmed Patrolman Reygaert's partner at gunpoint. He then handcuffed the partner to Patrolman Reygaert and fled the scene. The suspect was arrested in London, Ontario, 25 days later. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years in prison on January 22, 1971. He was paroled on August 5, 1978.
Survivors
Patrolman Reygaert had served with the Romeo Police Department for 2 years and was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reygaert gave the Romeo Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Romeo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reygaert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Omer James Reygaert is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,784 officers honored here.
In MI, 426 of 719 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.2% of this state's fallen. That is 59.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Omer James Reygaert's cause is highlighted.
How Omer James Reygaert Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Omer James Reygaert is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Omer James Reygaert was killed by handgun.
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