Ronald Ebeltoft
1981
Ronald R. Ebeltoft.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Ronald Ebeltoft and Patrolman Harry Tiffany were shot and killed after responding to a dispute between two neighbors over the placement of a rose bush on Crandell Street. During the dispute, one of the men assaulted the other. As both officers were standing outside of the suspect's home the man snuck up behind them and opened fire with a rifle, killing them both. A SWAT sniper later shot and killed the suspect. Patrolman Ebeltoft was a U.S. Navy and National Guard veteran.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
Service Record
Also Served
San Diego Police Department
Patrolman
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