Conrad Lee Birney served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years and 11 months. Conrad served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Detective Conrad Birney was shot and killed while responding to a bank robbery call in the Seminary Shopping Plaza at 4616 Kenmore Avenue. He was shot as the three suspects tried to exit the bank. Detective Birney was in plain clothes at the time. All three suspects were apprehended. They were sentenced to life, 50 years, and 40 years, respectively. Detective Birney had served with the Alexandria Police Department for 11 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Birney gave the Alexandria Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Birney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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