Detective Ralph M. Steed, South Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

Detective Ralph M. Steed

South Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, June 7, 1962

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Ralph M. Steed

Detective Ralph Steed was killed when his police vehicle was struck by the driver of a vehicle fleeing officers from the Norfolk Police Department.

Detective Steed and his partner were finishing up their shift and were stopped at an intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Liberty Street when the suspect lost control of his vehicle and collided with them at 95 mph. The subject was an AWOL soldier from Camp Lejune, North Carolina. He was apprehended and charged with manslaughter, hit-and-run, reckless driving, and several other offenses.

Detective Steed had been employed with the South Norfolk Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Charged with manslaughter

routine driving, vehicle pursuit

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Det. Steed,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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June 7, 2022