Reserve Officer Lloyd E. Reed

Reserve Officer Lloyd E. Reed | Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota
Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota
Reserve Officer Lloyd E. Reed

Minneapolis Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Friday, August 6, 1965

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Lloyd E. Reed

Reserve Officer Lyloyd Reed succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic during a series of six tornadoes in the area.

Officer Reed was directing traffic at 46th Street and Lyndale Avenue when a car swerved to avoid a falling tree and struck him. He was taken to a hospital where he remained in a coma for three months before passing away.

Officer Reed was a United States Navy Reserve World War II veteran. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle
  • Incident Date Saturday, May 1, 1965

directing traffic, weather

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Officer Reed,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 6, 2025

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