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Headstone of Ronald R. Ebeltoft

Ronald R. Ebeltoft

Died June 6, 1981

Ronald R. Ebeltoft.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Patrolman Ronald Ebeltoft and Patrolman Harry Tiffany were shot and killed after responding to a dispute between two neighbors over the placement of a rose bush on Crandell Street. During the dispute, one of the men assaulted the other. As both officers were standing outside of the suspect's home the man snuck up behind them and opened fire with a rifle, killing them both. A SWAT sniper later shot and killed the suspect. Patrolman Ebeltoft was a U.S. Navy and National Guard veteran.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
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Service Record
Also Served
San Diego Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 61-E · Line 6 cut as RONALD R EBELTOFT
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Patrolman Ebeltoft served with the San Diego Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the San Diego community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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