Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, May 29, 2022
Add to My HeroesHouston Ryan Tipping
Police Officer Houston Tipping succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier during a training scenario at the Elysian Park Police Academy.
He was participating in a defensive tactics scenario with another officer when he fell and suffered a spinal cord injury. Other officers immediately began CPR before he was transported to a local hospital. He succumbed to his injuries on May 29th, 2022.
Officer Tipping had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Devonshire Division. He is survived by his parents, stepfather, and two siblings.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 43382
Incident Details
- Cause Training accident
- Incident Date Thursday, May 26, 2022
Most Recent Reflection
View all 75 ReflectionsTruly a wonderful officer. Strongest morals around, hopefully his work investigating his fellow officers is continued. Those involved in the accident claiming his life should be investigated.
Timothy
Citizen
October 4, 2022
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