Officer William H. Riddell - Dallas Police Dept. - TX - True Life Hero

William H. Riddell
- Jun. 17, 1892 -

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Resided:	Dallas TX, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jun. 17, 1892
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 55 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Dallas Police Dept. - TX 1400 South Lamar Street Dallas, TX 75215 USA (214)671-4065
County:	Dallas
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	3 years

Bio: Not Available

Survived by:

Wife
and seven children. His son, Thomas Anderson Riddell, became an officer for the Dallas Police Department in 1899 and served until his retirement in 1932 as a Sergeant. One of William Riddell's grandchildren, Harry Taylor Riddell, continued the family tradition and became an officer for the Dallas Police Department in 1923. He served until his retirement in 1955 as a Captain.

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	Dallas, TX USA Fri. Jun. 17, 1892
Summary:	Officer William Riddell was shot and killed while he and his partner attempted to serve a warrant on a man for carrying a weapon. The subject had been overheard saying that he would kill any officer who attempted to arrest him. As the officers entered his store he immediately opened fire, killing Officer Riddell. His partner was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The assistant police chief arrived at the scene minutes later and was able to arrest the man.
Disposition:	The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to hang, but that sentence was later commuted to life in prison. After serving 15 years he was pardoned.
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