Reckless but highly skilled LAPD sergeant with a tragic past and exceptional combat instincts.
Their attraction develops into an explicit romantic relationship during the investigation.
Riggs and Cole have sex after securing Travis's arms shipment, and Riggs later admits his love for her as she is taken away in a helicopter.
Their professional partnership drives the investigation and survives escalating personal and tactical dangers.
Riggs and Murtaugh are demoted together, later re-promoted, and assigned to investigate Jack Travis as partners.
Riggs is one of the principal forces directly opposing Travis.
Riggs investigates Travis's arms-smuggling ring and ultimately shoots Travis through a bulldozer blade during the final gunfight.
Murphy is a superior officer connected to Riggs's investigative operations.
Captain Murphy's credentials are targeted during the investigation, and Riggs helps intercept Travis and rescue Murphy.
Getz advances Riggs's investigation with personal knowledge and leads.
Getz recognizes Travis from prior business deals and gives Riggs and Murtaugh information about Travis's property.
Delores provides direct assistance during the early armored-car intervention.
Delores assists Riggs and Murtaugh in thwarting the armored-car theft.
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