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Ronald R. Ebeltoft, a 34-year-old patrolman with the San Diego Police Department, tragically lost his life on June 6, 1981. The incident occurred during a neighborhood dispute in the Linda Vista area of San Diego, California. The conflict began over the placement of a rosebush, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Ebeltoft, along with his colleague Patrolman Harry Tiffany, responded to the scene after reports of an assault. Upon their arrival, the officers were ambushed by Tom Siota, a ...Read More
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Ronald R. Ebeltoft
Male
White / Caucasian
San-diego
CA
1981-06-06
34
Ronald
Ebeltoft
11/18/2025






