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Ryan Eugene Cappelletty, a 23-year-old police officer from Midlothian, VA, tragically lost his life on May 28, 2003. Officer Cappelletty was responding to reports of gunshots at 3014 South Ridge Drive along with another officer. Upon arrival, they encountered a suspect armed with a gun standing in the front yard of a home. The suspect opened fire on the officers, who returned fire. Both Officer Cappelletty and the suspect were fatally wounded in the exchange. Officer Cappelletty was transported ...Read More
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Ryan Eugene Cappelletty
Male
White / Caucasian
Midlothian
VA
2003-05-28
23
Ryan
Eugene Cappelletty
11/27/2025
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I’ve been thinking about Ryan Eugene Cappelletty's last moments and the immense courage he must ha... ...Read More
04/28/2024
04/28/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the bravery of young officers like Ryan Cappelletty, especially those... ...Read More
02/27/2024
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