Sidney Riegel.
Policeman Sidney Riegel was shot and killed, and his partner was seriously wounded by an ex-convict wanted for robbing a liquor store. The suspect opened fire on the officers when they attempted to arrest him outside a residence on Pierce Street in Pacoima. He surrendered to a newspaper reporter a week later. On November 9, 1961, suspect, 30, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. Policeman Riegel was a United States World War II veteran and served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 15 years.
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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.
Policeman Riegel gave the Los Angeles Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles 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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