Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Constable Leroy Tripp was shot and killed in the Aguanga area as he approached a tent occupied by a suspect wanted for stealing items from local ranches.
The man fired through the tent canopy, fatally wounding Deputy Tripp. Other officers returned fire and wounded the man, who then committed suicide.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Tripp gave the Riverside County Constable's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Riverside community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Tripp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Constable Leroy Hopkins Tripp is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Riverside County Constable's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Leroy Hopkins Tripp's cause is highlighted.
How Leroy Hopkins Tripp Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Leroy Hopkins Tripp is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Leroy Hopkins Tripp was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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