RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KTLA) — Police have released the name of the veteran Riverside officer who was shot and killed last Thursday, allegedly by Christopher Dorner.
Michael Crain, 34, was an 11-year veteran of the Riverside Police Department.
He was a member of the SWAT team and was also a training officer.
Authorities say he was training a 27-year-old officer when they were ambushed by Dorner while stopped at a red light at Arlington and Magnolia avenues.
Crain’s partner, who was also struck by gunfire, is expected to be okay.
Crain was born in Anaheim and went to Redlands High School. He went to college for about a year before he joined the Marine Corps.
He served two tours of duty in Kuwait as a rifleman in the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Battalion 1st Marines.
Crain leaves behind his wife, a 10-year-old son and a young daughter.
There’s a growing memorial outside the Riverside Police Department, where people have been dropping off flowers and candles.
“I just want his family to know that this Riverside community, we all love our officers,” said well-wisher Jim Rovida. “They do a great job here.”
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grove Community Church in Riverside.
-Wendy Burch reporting
Officer Michael Crain, 34, was killed when he and his partner were ambushed, allegedly by former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner, while sitting at a red light. He was an 11-year veteran of the Riverside Police Department, and leaves behind a wife and two children.
33 Comments to “Riverside Officer Allegedly Killed by Dorner ID’d”
February 10, 2013 at 7:45 PM
I'm so sorry for the friends and family of this officer. May you all find peace.
February 10, 2013 at 9:58 PM
Crain should not have defended evil.
February 10, 2013 at 10:57 PM
What the hell is that supposed to mean? Your'e obviously some kind of nutjob.
February 11, 2013 at 12:23 AM
Dormer = EVIL
February 11, 2013 at 5:56 AM
who is "dormer"?
February 10, 2013 at 10:30 PM
This man losing his life is such a tragedy. Two tours in Kuwait, comes home to the USA, and is gunned down by a cold blooded killer while doing HIS job as a police officer. This is beyond description. It's just horrible, and extremely sad.
My heart goes out to his family, his law enforcement family and his friends.
I have a question. WHY post where and when this gentleman's service will be held? It's a "copfest" for Dorner. NOT a good move.
February 10, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Condolences to the Crain family & to the fellow officers of the Riverside Police Dept,
Rest In Peace Officer Michael Crain.
Get well soon wishes to his partner.
February 10, 2013 at 11:21 PM
All cops are criminals with badges. Defend the 2nd amendment. It is the only way to defend yourself and not end up shot on sight by the government.
February 11, 2013 at 6:52 AM
Urgently seek an MRI of your upper intestines and maybe they can find your head. Until then, feel free to move out of this country to a land you feel safer and more secure in.
February 10, 2013 at 11:42 PM
Dormer is not a threat to the community. The government is using our money to protect itself.
February 11, 2013 at 6:11 AM
Exactly! He is less a threat to the community than LAPD. LAPD has shot 3 innocent civilians in this and they are supposed to be the good guys!
February 11, 2013 at 12:02 AM
Mr. Mayor, it is obvious which community is threatened, and thereby offering $1M, to protect itself from Doner. What are you willing to offer civilians as compensation when your police paramitary shoots first.
February 11, 2013 at 2:19 AM
For your info ( Lt. justice) their is more criminals in jail living for free. Free education, Free Medical, list goes on, on. I bet you you are one too. Ignorant like you should be educated. Were this country is going with people like that thinking is scary when you blame all or make an excuse for their faults. My prayers for the family and his little ones of the lost of a great service man. God be with you and your love ones Mrs. Crain.
February 11, 2013 at 6:04 AM
The picture looks photoshoped and where are the two wounded ladies or is it they still need time to cast the right actors to play the part.
February 11, 2013 at 6:44 AM
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February 11, 2013 at 7:04 AM
How many of those cops will be attending the service and be getting paid OVERTIME? I can see the hundreds of cars and probably a thousand plus attending with a company vehicle on company time. This is also abuse. Attend the service in your own vehicle and on personal time. It is hard to root for LE when there is so much abuse.
February 11, 2013 at 7:30 AM
Are you serious? I would rather pay these officers to be there and support a brother than to see my taxdollars go to people who sit on their behind and collect a paycheck for doing NOTHING. Show some respect
February 11, 2013 at 8:34 PM
they will be doing nothing. they will be sitting on their behinds at the funeral while are tax money burns. They do it so well.
February 11, 2013 at 7:28 AM
well thats one less threat on the streets,,,good job Mr.Dorner
February 11, 2013 at 11:51 AM
One less threat off the street? Are you referring to Officer Crain? If you are, why don't you stick your head straight up your…….! A cop or no cop. It's a life that was taken moron.
February 11, 2013 at 12:12 PM
well war is an ugly thing but like i said i fell a little safer knowing Dorner is out there cleaning up the streets of thees thugs in blue
February 11, 2013 at 7:56 AM
Would Beck or Bratton (or any of the others named in the manifesto) take a bullet for any of the LE pawns that are being used to protect them 24/7?
Nope!
February 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM
Just another OT PAYDAY for law enforcement. Law enforcement is the biggest abusers of OT, workers comp, & disability, this a proven stat. I know numerous cops, and they all have a way of making these nominal injuries into major 6 month holidays. If you are a Law enforcement officer(LEO), you know it! Stop crying on how underpaid you are, because the cops that I know all earn close to 100k and many more than that. Don't ever give money to those police unions, You are empowering them to fight your city and there only interest is more benefits for cops.
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February 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM
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February 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Right. Sure thing bozo.
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February 11, 2013 at 10:07 AM
The fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and never will be.
It exacts a toll on our self, our families, our friends, and especially our children.
In the end, I believe, as in my case, the price we pay is well worth holding on to our dignity.
Frank Serpico
February 11, 2013 at 10:16 AM
Dorner may have just set the truck on timed fire on his own while he was somewhere else in the opposite direction as a diversion or he may have already committed suicide underground so that the LAPD will always be in fear.
February 11, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Nope, I believe this guy is no idiot. He's waiting for LAPD to let its guard down. They have already announced they are going back to normal patrol operations.
February 11, 2013 at 11:14 AM
Beck, Bratton and those named in the manifesto are protected and safe while placing their neighbors and their immediate communities in harm's way.
The neighbors and communities are not threatened by Dorner, but by stressed out, nervous cops who are being forced to wear a target on their backs who have already gunned down innocent civilians.
If I were one of these cops forced to protect one of these corrupt buffoons, I would be seriously asking myself if Beck, Bratton or anyone named in the manifesto would be so willing take a bullet for me.
February 11, 2013 at 11:41 AM
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February 11, 2013 at 1:44 PM
I am so sorry Mr. whatever his name is didn't have it in his DNA to be a police officer. Poor thing had to take out two restraining orders against two FEMALES because he was in FEAR of them, one a women he was married to for all of three weeks and the other a girlfriend. SO no wonder he couldn't walk the walk as a cop—COWARD that he is. Now for the comment that this is really for—
I am so sorry a REAL MAN had to lose his life by the hand of a coward like this. God Bless ALL Law Enforcement Officers who protect us. Ignore the ignorant people you have been sworn to protect and serve.