Officer Down

Police Officer J. Ryan McCandless
Rapid City South Dakota Police Department
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Officer Ryan McCandless was shot and killed as he and two other officers questioned four suspicious subjects at the intersection of East Anamosa and Greenbriar Streets at about 4:30 pm.

After several minutes a male subject in the group pulled out a concealed handgun and opened fire, striking all three officers before being wounded by return fire. The subject was taken into custody after being wounded.

All three officers were transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Officer McCandless was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the hospital.

Officer McCandless had served with the Rapid City Police Department for six years. He is survived by his fiancee.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch
Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.