Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Charles Riley was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects in downtown Salt Lake City. The suspects, who had stolen an overcoat from a juvenile, were apprehended in Ogden a week later. One suspect, who admitted to shooting Officer Riley, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on April 17, 1920. Officer Riley was survived by his wife and child. His unmarked grave finally received a headstone in 2002.
Survivors
Officer Riley was survived by his wife and child.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Riley served with the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Salt Lake City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Riley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Special Officer Charles C. Riley is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 officers honored here.
In UT, 84 of 138 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Salt Lake City Police Department, 14 of 23 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles C. Riley's cause is highlighted.
How Charles C. Riley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles C. Riley is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles C. Riley was killed by gun.
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