U.S. Army · United States 
Ralph M. Steed
1962
Ralph M. Steed served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Ralph served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Detective Ralph Steed was killed when his police vehicle was struck by the driver of a vehicle fleeing officers from the Norfolk Police Department. Detective Steed and his partner were finishing up their shift and were stopped at an intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Liberty Street when the suspect lost control of his vehicle and collided with them at 95 mph. The subject was an AWOL soldier from Camp Lejune, North Carolina. He was apprehended and charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run, reckless driving, and several other offenses. Detective Steed had been employed with the South Norfolk Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1943 – 1945
Conflicts
World War II
Also Served
South Norfolk Police Department
Detective
In Our Keeping
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