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Ronald Ebeltoft

Case from San-diego, CA dated Jun 06, 1981

Victim Details

Ronald R. Ebeltoft

Male

White / Caucasian

San-diego

CA

1981-06-06

34

Ronald

Ebeltoft

07/01/2026

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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 ...
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  • Patrolman Ronald R. Ebeltoft - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • June 6, 1981 - Linda Vista shooting that killed two officers - YouTube
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