Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 3, 2022
Add to My HeroesKaitlyn Breanne Ritnour
Correctional Officer III Kaitlyn Ritnour was killed in a vehicle crash while leaving the Ruben M. Torres Unit at 125 Private Road 4303 in Hondo.
She had worked an assignment at the Torres Unit and was returning to her regular duty station at the Briscoe Unit when her car was struck by an oncoming vehicle as she merged into traffic. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Officer Ritnour had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division for five months and was assigned to the Brisco Unit. She is survived by her mother, father, sister, grandparents, and fiancé.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 5 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 95 ReflectionsOfficer Ritnour,
On today, the 3rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
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