John K. Riffe

John Kendrick Riffe (June 13, 1954 – January 2, 1974) was a 19-year-old man who committed suicide with a 12-gauge shotgun at his family's home at 3912 Rive Drive in the Mount Vernon section of Alexandria on January 2, 1974.[1][2]

Riffe had shot and wounded 25-year-old Fairfax County Police officer James G. Nagler shortly before his suicide. Officer Nagler had been called to the house because of an argument between Riffe and his mother Bea.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bachinski, E. J., and Ron Taylor. "Wounder of Officer Kills Self." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): 1. Jan 03 1974. ProQuest. Web. 2 Jan. 2017.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nunes, Donnel and Judy Nicol. "Youth Who Shot Officer, Killed Self 'Quiet, Bright'." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): 2. Jan 04 1974. ProQuest. Web. 2 Jan. 2017.