U.S. Navy · United States 
Ralph Miller
1976
Ralph W. Miller served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Ralph Miller was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a noise complaint involving a drunk teenager at a home on Hall Street. As the officers approached the house the teenager fired a rifle through the screen door, striking Officer Miller in the chest. The suspect, 15, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years to life in prison. He was paroled on October 4, 2016. Officer Miller had served with the Manchester Police Department for just over one year. He is survived by his expectant wife and child. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Manchester Police Department
Officer
In Our Keeping
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