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Incident Details

Cause of Death:
Struck by vehicle
Date/Time of Incident:
Friday, February 27, 1953
Incident to Death Duration:
10 days
Incident Location:
46th and Meridian streets, Indianapolis
Incident County:
Marion
Incident Township:
Washington
Weapon Used:
None
Suspect Disposition:
Charges dismissed

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Auxiliary Officer
Arthur Louis Reifeis
Indianapolis Police Department
Monday, March 9, 1953

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   Auxiliary Officer Arthur Reifeis died one week after being struck by a car while directing traffic near Butler Fieldhouse during the afternoon basketball sectional tournament.

   He was transported to Indianapolis General Hospital where he died 10 days later after suffering a broken leg, concussion and a fractured skull.

   The 65-year-old male driver who struck him was charged with reckless homicide but was later dismissed due to his own death from natural causes a month later.

   Auxiliary Officer Reifeis was survived by his wife, four sons and daughter.



The responsibilities of the Indianapolis Police Department (1854–2006) are now under the jurisdiction of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Personal Details

Age: 53
Law Enforcement Service:
7 years
Burial Place:
Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis