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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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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Omer is the only officer of Romeo Police Department remembered here.
Omer is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Omer is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Omer is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1969, 8 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 1969, 124 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1969, 128 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Omer was 34. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. Omer had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Omer was 34. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Omer had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Omer was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Omer had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.2% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Sundays: 16.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Romeo Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-E
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