The Milwaukee Police Department never forgets those members who paid the ultimate price in service to the community. Today we honor Patrolman Ronald Reagan killed on December 13, 1973. Off duty Patrolman Ronald Reagan kissed his wife goodbye as she addressed Christmas cards at the kitchen table and headed out to the Bungalow Tap at 30th and Hadley. While at the bar, one by one, three men came in. One asked to use the telephone. Another sat on an open stool next to a female patron who was next to Reagan. The second man pulled a gun and put it to the woman’s head and said to Reagan, “She dies if you move.” Patrolman Reagan drew his revolver, announced he was a policeman and fired at the man, missing him. He did not see the third gunman at the door who opened fired along with at least one other gunman. Six bullets hit Reagan including one in the head and one in the chest. No one else was injured. He was pronounced dead at County General Hospital. The men ran off without a dime and police later arrested two men from Chicago and one from Milwaukee. All three received life sentences. Patrolman Ronald Reagan was 27 years old and had been with the Milwaukee Police Department for 5 years. He left behind his wife of 6 years, 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. We remember.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 15:00:00 +0000
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