Chesterfield County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Add to My HeroesRyan Eugene Cappelletty
Police Officer Ryan Cappelletty was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to reports of gunshots at 3014 South Ridge Drive shortly before 7:00 am.
When the officers arrived they encountered a suspect with a gun standing in the front lawn of a home. The suspect opened fire on the officers, who returned fire.
Officer Cappelletty and the suspect were both fatally wounded. Officer Cappelletty was transported to CJW Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Cappelletty had graduated from the academy only five months earlier. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 5 months
- Badge 301
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 532 ReflectionsRyan, Always on our minds and missing you so much! Please keep watching over us! Love you and missing your hugs ! Love Mom and Dad
Rick and Robin Cappelletty
MOM AJD DAD
May 27, 2024