Line of Duty Death Police Officer Ryan Bialke
Police Officer Ryan Bialke
Red Lake Nation Police Department, Tribal Police
End of Watch Tuesday, July 27, 2021
BIO
Age 37
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Gunfire
Location Minnesota
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender In custody
Police Officer Ryan Bialke was shot and killed while responding to reports of a suicidal subject at home on Highway 1 one mile west of Redby.
The subject opened fire and shot Officer Bialke as he arrived at the home. Officer Bialke was transported to the Indian Health Service Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The man then fled into the woods after shooting Officer Bialke but was apprehended a short time later.
Officer Bialke had served with the Red Lake Nation Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Director Michael Burns
Red Lake Nation Police Department
Highway 1 East
Red Lake, MN 56671
Phone: (218 ) 679-3313
