Homicide Report > Ryan Reese, 26
Ryan Reese, 26
Died March 18, 2011
Ryan Reese, a 26-year-old white man, was shot and killed Friday, March 18, while allegedly robbing a McDonald's restaurant in the 7900 block of Foothill Boulevard in Sunland, according to authorities.
Reese, who Los Angeles police said was armed, was shot by a retired Burbank police officer.
Officer Greg Baek of the Los Angeles Police Department said the shooting occurred about 10:47 a.m. when Reese walked into the restaurant and attempted to rob the clerks at gunpoint.
The retired Burbank officer then fatally shot the robber, Baek said.
Los Angeles police detectives were investigating.
— Richard Winton
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Nine reader comments about Ryan Reese
Ryan Reese, you are loved,and missed,my heart is saddened,by the news of your death,william,brian, patrick are broken-hearted, as am i uncle lester. LOVE-YOU....... REESEBOYZ 4-EVER. 3-18-2011
March 21, 2011 at 4:55 p.m.
I knew Ryan briefly. He used to live near me in Tujunga. I can't believe they had to shoot him when 3 people were holding him down. Such a wasted life. WHY WASN'T HE HELPED BEFORE THIS HAPPEND? He was homeless and needed a place for him and his girlfriend to stay. People please help your homeless family and friends!
March 21, 2011 at 11:22 p.m.
Alisa, how do you know this that "3 people were holding him down"?
March 22, 2011 at 11:07 a.m.
— Alisa Hanson
Even in the most desperate times, it's illegal to commit robbery. The man was armed and was a threat to everyone around. That's why they had to shoot him. HE'S ARMED AND DANGEROUS. What do you want them to do? Ask him if he could please put the gun down?
March 22, 2011 at 6:17 p.m.
Alisa - you can only help those that want to be helped. I personally know that homeless people have a lot of options to get help. There are plenty of shelters and food lines for them daily. Life is about choices. Unfortunately Ryan made the wrong choice.
March 24, 2011 at 3:42 p.m.
I'm a police officer, Im sorry but if you walk into a Mickey-D's ARMED WITH A GUN, you are getting dropped. Kids could of been shot!!
April 8, 2011 at 12:57 p.m.
R.I.P ryan
Sept. 23, 2011 at 5:35 p.m.
I think u people should stop and think! That could have been your son, daughter, companion, or friend they shot. How would u feel if u knew them or the people who were close to them? Run your mouths only after u stop and think. And its so assuring to hear an officer comment to shoot to kill and not give a crap about a human life. Hope I'm not speeding in your area! Might get shot for handing u my drivers license!! My heart goes out to the loved ones William Reese! May he rest in peace and you find away to find peace in your hearts!
Dec. 15, 2011 at 2:47 a.m.
My Grandson Ryan was a wonderful,loving person that I miss so much. He had a way of making you laugh and smile even if the day was not going as good as it could.
Ryan I miss you, please know how much you are loved.
While driving in my car at age 3 he always wanted the top down, he would say ROLL IT BACK GRANDMA.
March 4, 2012 at 8:51 a.m.
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