Policeman Sidney Riegel

Sidney Riegel

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. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.