Sidney Riegel
1961
Sidney Riegel.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Policeman Sidney Riegel was shot and killed, and his partner was seriously wounded by an ex-convict wanted for robbing a liquor store. The suspect opened fire on the officers when they attempted to arrest him outside a residence on Pierce Street in Pacoima. He surrendered to a newspaper reporter a week later. On November 9, 1961, suspect, 30, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. Policeman Riegel was a United States World War II veteran and served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Policeman
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