Joe Rios
Wednesday, January 20, 1993
Rios, Joe
Rank: Police Officer
Serial Number: 24216
Division: Hollywood
Location: Sunset Blvd and Argyle Ave.
Date Killed: Wednesday, January 20,
1993
Cause of Death: Epileptic Seizure-result of a
injury sustained in the line of duty
Bio: Officer Rios succumbed to injuries sustained
seven months earlier while on bicycle patrol in the Hollywood area.
On May 27, 1992, he struck an automobile which exited a parking lot
into his path. Officer Rios sustained a cerebral concussion which
contributed to his death eight months later of a massive seizure
and cardiac arrest.
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The Los Angeles Police Academy was used for the 1932 Olympic Game's pistol and rifle competitions
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