Patrolman Ralph K. Ghivizzani
Hampton Police Department
Virginia
End of Watch: Saturday, February 6, 1943

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 6, 1943
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Patrolman Ghivizzani was shot and killed while investigating a report of a domestic disturbance at 0100 hours. A young boy came to the police station and informed the desk officer that his father was at home waiting for his mother to return, at which time he was going to kill her. When Patrolman Ghivizzani arrived on the scene he was shot in the head by the suspect. The man held other officers at bay for several hours before committing suicide.
Patrolman Ghivizzani was survived by his wife.