Police Officer Timothy B. Ridenour, Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Police Officer Timothy B. Ridenour

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Monday, October 27, 1975

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Timothy B. Ridenour

Police Officer Timothy Ridenour was shot and killed with his own weapon while attempting to arrest a nude, mentally ill suspect at an apartment complex in the 4400 block of Old Frederick Road.

The man was attempting to reload the gun when he was shot and killed by other officers.

Officer Ridenour had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for only eight months. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 8 months
Badge 3074

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

EDP, disorderly

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Officer Ridenour,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Baltimore. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 27, 2025