Auxiliary Officer
Arthur L. Reifeis
Indianapolis Police Department
Monday, March 9, 1953
Arthur L. Reifeis
Indianapolis Police Department
Monday, March 9, 1953
Age: 53
Served: 7 years
Badge #:
Served: 7 years
Badge #:
Panel 51E, Line 8
Panel L6, Line 6
Incident Details
Cause of Death:Struck by vehicle
Date/Time of Incident:
Friday, February 27, 1953
Incident to Death Duration:
10 days
Incident Location:
46th and Meridian streets, Indianapolis
Incident County:
Marion
Incident Township:
Washington
Weapon Used:
None
Suspect Disposition:
Charged
Burial Place:
Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis
Auxiliary Officer Arthur Reifeis died one week after being struck by a car while directing traffic near Butler Fieldhouse during the afternoon basketball sectional tournament.
He was transported to Indianapolis General Hospital where he died 10 days later after suffering a broken leg, concussion and a fractured skull.
The 65-year-old female driver who struck him was charged with reckless driving and disobeying an officer.
Auxiliary Officer Reifeis was survived by his wife, daughter and four sons.
The responsibilities of the Indianapolis Police Department (1854–2006) are now under the jurisdiction of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Auxiliary Officer Reifeis