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Officer Dean was killed when his motorcycle drove off of a section of freeway which had just collapsed due to a major earthquake.

Officer Dean had been in law enforcement for 26 years and is survived by his son and daughter.

Officer McDougal was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

Lieutenant Emsley was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty. His motorcycle crashed on Foothill boulevard a quarter-mile mile south of Weldon Canyon Road. He succumbed to a skull fracture and internal injuries at the Georgia Street Receiving hospital, where he had been taken shortly after the accident. (Source)

Policeman Hugh Crowley was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery at a theater in the Westwood District. One of two men was wounded by Officer Crowley's return fire. Both were arrested a few days later.

It was determined that the suspect that was shot by Officer Crowley was the one who killed him. He was convicted of first degree murder and hanged at San Quentin Prison on August 18, 1933. The other suspect was also sentenced to death but his sentence was later commuted to life (Source).

Policeman Bennett was shot and killed by a robbery suspect. He was performing traffic duty when he was approached by a shop owner who informed him that the shop was being robbed. Policeman Bennett was shot as he entered the shop to confront the suspect.

On October 14, 1971, 44 years after Policeman Bennett's murder, officer responded to a call of a man being drunk in public. As they talked to the man he admitted to murdering Policeman Bennett. He was arrested and committed to a state mental hospital where he died five years later.

Policeman Bennett had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Policeman Ralph Green was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Western Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard. He suffered fatal injuries when the police car overturned in the crash and he was thrown from the running board (Source).

Officer Lizarraga was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles. He and his partner were flagged down by a woman while on patrol. The woman informed the two officers she was having problems with a friend and wanted him removed from her home. As the officers approached the man to search him, he pulled out a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Lizarraga in the abdomen, below his vest. Officer Lizarraga's partner returned fire as the suspect fled the scene.

Officer Lizarraga was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds approximately 2 hours later. The suspect was arrested about 3 hours after the shooting during a large manhunt. The shooter was a gang member who was on parole and had a long criminal history. The suspect attempted to hang himself in his cell a few hours after his first court appearance. He died the next day from the wounds he received in that attempt.
Officer Lizarraga joined the LAPD on September 25, 2001 and graduated from the Los Angeles Police Academy in April 2002.  He worked patrol assignments in the 77th Street Area and one year later transferred to the Newton Area.  He chose Newton because there he could use his fluent Spanish in the community.  He felt it was a great privilege to be working a Z-Car Unit.

Officer Ricardo Lizarraga was born on January 24, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, as the eldest son of Candolario and Cristina.  He has a younger brother and two sisters.  As a child, he was a "happy" little boy, picking up everything in sight and putting it in his mouth.  Richardo played sports at Hamilton High School where he excelled in baseball and loved to play football.  Although he was the biggest kid around, he hated fighting.
He worked for Hughes Market for approximately 10 years as a clerk.  Ricardo met his wife Joyce there, and they eventually married.  Ricardo and Joyce enjoyed traveling.  He would go to mom's for breakfast in the morning even after he got married.

Ricardo was quite an athlete. He was excited about being on the LAPD football team - recently boasting about having bars on his nose from being driven into the ground face first. He also enjoyed football and pick-up games of basketball at the park or with his young cousins who loved to challenge him.  Whenever he had a chance, he went golfing or running.
Ricardo was a very thoughtful son.  He always told his mom - "whatever you want, mom" and got it for her.  To all of us, Ricardo was the "gentle giant" that we all love and miss dearly.

Officer Lizarraga had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 2.5 years. He is survived by his wife, parents, brother, and two sisters.

Officer Hamilton was shot and killed after being ambushed by a juvenile boy armed with an AR-15 rifle. The boy had just killed his father and called the police. When Officer Hamilton and her partner he arrived, he opened fire from an ambush position. One round struck Officer Hamilton in the armhole of her vest, causing a fatal wound. The suspect committed suicide after firing upon the officers.

Officer Hamilton had only been with the department for three months. She is survived by her two children, parents, brother, sister, nieces and nephews.

Detective McCree and Officer Ronald Ball were killed while attempting to defuse two booby-trapped pipe bombs. The officers, both members of the Bomb Squad, were called to a home that was being searched in connection with a shooting. The officers conducting the search located the two pipe bombs in a garage and called the Bomb Squad to the scene. While examining the devices the officers determined they were booby trapped and moved all of the other officers away from the scene.

As Detective McCree and Officer Ball attempted to defuse the bombs they detonated, killing Detective McCree instantly and fatally wounding Officer Ball, who succumbed to the wounds at a local hospital several hours later.

Detective McCree was a world-renowned bomb expert and assisted with the investigation of the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon. He was even offered a high-paying job by the dictator Moammar Khadafy to train terrorists how to build bombs.

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At approximately 5:30 a.m. on February 12, 1976, Officer Zlatko Sintic and other officers from Devonshire Division responded to a silent robbery alarm at the McDonald's restaurant at 10350 Reseda Boulevard. As Officer Sintic and his partner, Andy Cardova, entered the building, a gun battle ensued and Officer Sintic, along with a McDonald's employee, were wounded. Officer Sintic was transported to Northridge Hospital where he died in surgery.

The suspect took a McDonald's employee hostage, and a five-and-a-half-hour standoff ensued. Rather than surrender, the suspect took his own life (Source).

Detective Endler was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a forgery suspect.

Another officer was tasked to go next door to the Sears Department Store where the suspect was located and asked the detectives to help him. The suspect had not been searched or handcuffed by the store security personnel. As the three officers approached, the suspect drew a revolver and fired five rounds at the trio of officers, killing Detectives Endler and Monaghan. The other officer was wounded but returned fire.

The suspect escaped the police dragnet that night but was captured later. He then escaped from prison and fled to Mexico. He was later returned to the U.S. and was sentenced to prison (Source).

Detective Hunt was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.

Policeman Kesterson was shot and killed by two suspects after he and his partner responded to a robbery call. Both suspects were shot and killed by Policeman Kesterson after he was shot.

The two men were wanted for the January 31, 1946, murder of Officer Richard Pennington, of the Vernon Police Department. Officer Pennington was shot and killed after arresting the two men for leading him on a vehicle chase.

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Policeman Pritchett was shot and killed while at the scene of a domestic dispute.

Policeman Pritchett and another officer responded to the scene. The other officer arrived first and began to struggle with the suspect. As Policeman Pritchett entered the business the suspect broke free from the other officer, produced a handgun, and shot Policeman Pritchett in the chest. The suspect and the other officer then exchanged shots and both were wounded.

The suspect later stated that he had gone to the business and planned on committing suicide in front of his wife.

Policeman William Marple was killed in an automobile accident at the intersection of Avenue 45 and York Boulevard alongside Policeman John Schomaker.

The brakes on their patrol car failed, causing it to skid on wet pavement and overturn multiple times. Both officers were ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to their injuries at the scene (Source).

Policeman Herbert Klade was shot and killed by a mentally disturbed suspect at 1137 South Palos Verdes Street, in San Pedro.

The subject had gone to the home of a local bank's president and attempted to force entry into the home. When Policeman Klade arrived at the scene the subject immediately began slashing him and stabbing him, inflicting severe wounds. Policeman Klade attempted to shoot the subject but his gun jammed. The man then pulled his own gun and shot Policeman Klade in the stomach.

Other responding officers shot and killed the suspect when he opened fire on them as well (Source).

Policeman P.J. Downey was shot and killed by a man he had just arrested.

He and his partner were investigating the recent bombing of the Los Angeles Times building and a nearby union office when they observed several men on a freight train. As they boarded the train Policeman Downey detained one as the others fled. His partner was pursuing the other suspects when the subject Policeman Downey detained began to struggle with him. The man was able to disarm him and shot him in the chest, fatally wounding him.

Reserve Officer Taira was killed as a result of a police helicopter crash. Reserve Officer Taira, an observer for the helicopter unit, and two other officers were conducting aerial patrols following a tornado. In between patrols the officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a burglar on a roof. As the helicopter took off it struck a power line, causing it to crash. The officers survived the initial impact and Reserve Officer Taira was able to exit the aircraft.

Reserve Officer Taira then returned to the aircraft in an attempt to rescue his two partners. One of the helicopter's rotors struck Reserve Officer Taira in the head, killing him.

Reserve Officer Taira was posthumously awarded the department's Medal of Valor.

Policeman Early was shot and killed by a robbery suspect.

Policeman Early was off duty when he observed a burglary in progress. He went to a phone booth to call in the crime when he was confronted by the suspect(s) and shot while he was on the phone. He survived the shooting, but not without complications. In the months that passed he suffered blackouts and other symptoms. While undergoing treatment at UCLA Medical Center he sustained irreversible brain damage and never recovered from the procedures. He died from his injuries six months after the shooting.

In March 1998, the Los Angeles City Council approved a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspect(s) in the shooting of Policeman Early.

Policeman John Smith was struck and killed by a drunk driver while watching traffic on a police motorcycle. The 46-year-old suspect was charged with felony drunk driving and manslaughter.

Detective Castellanos was shot and killed by a murder suspect.

Policeman Kennard was killed in an automobile accident when he lost control of a vehicle during a heavy period of rain (Source).

Policeman James Summers succumbed to injuries sustained on February 18th, 1944, while struggling with a prisoner inside a paddy wagon on Main Street.

Other officers had just arrested the man for acting drunk and disorderly. During the transport the man started fighting with another prisoner and Policeman Summers attempted to separate the two. The man kicked Policeman Summers in the abdomen, causing serious internal injuries. Policeman Summers was transported to Georgia Street Receiving Hospital where he died on March 4th, 1944 (Source).

On the evening of March 10, 1937, Motorcycle Officer Donald Tisdale, 33, collided with a truck and trailer hauling liquor at Anaheim Street and Truck Boulevard in Wilmington. He sustained crushing injuries. Policeman Tisdale was taken to nearby Seaside Hospital in Long Beach, where he died. He was laid to rest on March 13 (Source).

Policeman James Costello was shot and killed as he and his partner made a traffic stop at the intersection of Seventh Street and Lucas Street.

When Policeman Costello made contact with the driver the man pulled a gun. As Policeman Costello backed away his partner and the suspect exchanged shots. Policeman Costello was shot in the chest during the exchange (Source).

Policeman Wicks succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day. He had responded to a domestic disturbance call in which a man had assaulted his wife and son. When he arrived at the scene, the man shot him twice in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Wicks returned fire and killed the suspect.

Policeman Wicks had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife.

Policeman Kreps was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

Detective Eckles was shot while serving a narcotics search warrant in South Central Los Angeles. Detective Eckles and another officer, identifying themselves as police officers, tried to enter the suspects apartment in a surprise predawn raid. While his partner tried to force the door open, Detective Eckles broke a window as a diversionary tactic. Though Detective Eckles was wearing a bulletproof vest, he was shot. The bullet entered from the side, beneath his right armpit and lodged in his spine. The wound immobilized him from the chest down, forcing him to take a disability retirement. He died about five and a half years later from acute and chronic infections from the bullet wound he'd suffered.

Detective Eckles remained active in law enforcement, frequently testifying from his wheelchair as an expert on narcotics cases. He also served as a police consultant, lecturing officers on safety and survival.

The suspect was convicted in 1965 of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter, one count of assault with a firearm and sentenced to 22 years.

Detective Eckles had been with the agency for just under 19 years and was survived by his wife, son, two daughters and three grandchildren.

Policeman Bogardus was shot and killed by a robbery suspect.

Policeman Panek was shot and killed by multiple robbery suspects.

Policeman Peter Muller was shot and killed by a bootlegging suspect in front of 1116 South Flower Street.

At approximately 4:20 am a struggle ensued between Policeman Muller and the occupants of the vehicle. One of the subjects was able to disarm Policeman Muller and shot him once in the abdomen. The men fled the scene with Policeman Muller's revolver and were never apprehended. The case remains unsolved.

Policeman Miover was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

Commander Gillen was killed in a police helicopter crash. He was the highest ranking member of his agency to be killed in the line of duty.

Policeman Bryant was shot and killed by a robbery suspect.

Policeman Riegel was shot and killed by a robbery suspect.

Policeman White succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 9 days earlier after he and his partner responded to a breaking and entering call on East 110th Street. Upon arrival they were informed that a woman had come to the home, which belonged to her sister, to seek refuge for her and her two children from her drunk husband. The husband had followed her to the home and attempted to kick in the door, but left when he was unsuccessful.

The woman informed the officers that her husband was likely at a tavern at the intersection of 109th Street and Avalon Boulevard. The officers went to the location and located the man in a phone booth in the back of the tavern. They requested that he accompany them outside and he agreed to go. As they started to walk towards the door the man suddenly produced a .45 caliber handgun and ordered the officers to drop their weapons.

Policeman White attempted to lunge for the man but the suspect opened fire, striking him in the abdomen five times. One round also struck Policeman White's partner in the leg. The man fled as the bartender returned fire, using one of the officers' service weapons.

Policeman White's partner was able to crawl to his patrol car and radio for help. A massive manhunt located the man hiding in a service station a short time later. After a short standoff the man exited the service station and then fatally shot himself in the chest.

Policeman White had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Policeman Orley Sanner was accidentally electrocuted at approximately 2:00 am while working on a control panel for the LAPD's radio broadcasting system at the top of a hill in Elysian Park, an area now known as Radio Hill Gardens.

Policeman Sanner had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 15 years.

Policeman Verne Brindley was shot and killed by a drunk driver while on a vice detail near the intersection of Adams Street and Central Avenue.

Policeman Brindley was in his patrol car with the suspect when he suddenly grabbed his service revolver, shot him, and a fellow officer in the knee. Another officer and his prisoner subdued the suspect.

The 29-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a indeterminate term in prison. On May 4th, 1931, he died in the San Quentin Prison hospital after he stabbed himself in the chest.

Policeman Hathaway was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect. He was driving to work when he observed the suspect robbing citizens on the roadside. He was shot when he stopped and exited his vehicle. The suspect was convicted and hanged at San Quentin Prison.

Detective Barron was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle on California 138 in San Bernardino County.

Detective Barron and his partner were in the area while conducting an investigation. Another vehicle was attempting to pass a tractor trailer and crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic at 1930 hours. Detective Barron was killed instantly and his partner was critically injured.

The driver of the vehicle that struck their car was also injured. He was arrested in the hospital and charged with manslaughter with gross negligence.
Detective Barron joined the LAPD in November of 1983.  After completing his training at the academy he was assigned to patrol assignments in Southeast and Newton Areas.  Abe Barron was promoted to Detective in June of 1995 and worked Detective Headquarters Division, Newton and Northeast Detectives.  He worked on various types of investigations before becoming a Homicide Detective.

Detective Barron had been with the Los Angeles Police Department for 19 years, and was assigned to the Northeast Division's unsolved murder squad. He is survived by his wife and 13-year-old daughter.

Officer Howe and Officer Charles Champe were killed when their police helicopter crashed into a parking lot and burst into flames. The helicopter's engine failed while the officers were on routine patrol.

Officer Howe had been with the agency for 20 years and was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

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Officer Pagliotti was shot and killed by a narcotics suspect while protecting his partner.

The suspect was denied parole in March 2005.

Officer Pagliotti had served with the agency for 5 years.

Officer Verna was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a vehicle containing two armed robbery suspects. One of the suspects shot Officer Verna once, then passed the revolver to the second suspect, who shot him five more times. Both suspects were apprehended and sentenced to death.

Policeman Caraccilo was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an auto theft suspect.

Policeman Caraccilo had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Policeman Dunphy was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

Policeman Dunphy was a U.S Marine Corps veteran of WWII and Korean war. He served with the Los Angeles Police Department more more than seven years.

Policeman Cote was shot and killed by a robbery suspect.

Policeman Bennett was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.

Policeman Stansell was killed in an automobile accident while on duty. He was survived by his wife and 6-year-old daughter.

Policeman Leidy was shot and killed by one of two robbers as he went to the aid of their victim. As the 20 year old gunman fled the scene he shouted, "I'm the new Dillinger". Minutes later both suspects were captured and charged with Policeman Leidy's murder.

The gunman was convicted of first degree murder on August 25, 1934, and sentenced to life. He was paroled on September 8, 1952. His accomplice was acquitted of murder but convicted of two counts of armed robbery.

Detective Kislo was shot and killed when he went to investigate a prowler call from a neighbor. He was shot five times as he entered the neighbor's backyard.

Detective Kislo had been with the agency for 18.5 years and is survived by his son, mother and sister.

Officer Raymond Hicks was shot and killed by a narcotics suspect. He was shot in the chest as he and four other officers attempted
to serve a warrant in Inglewood on a 32 year old male.

Officer Hicks was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 12 years.

Policeman Maddox was shot and killed when he was ambushed.

Policeman Alex Ilnicki and Policeman Lawrence Amberg were killed when their police helicopter crashed.

On August 30, 1966, Policeman Lawrence Amberg, Observer, was working Air 1 with his partner, Policeman Alex Ilnicki, Pilot. Air 1 had departed the Department's heliport located in Glendale for a regularly scheduled patrol for the purpose of observing traffic conditions on freeways.

While Air 1 was flying in the vicinity of Dodger Stadium, a media helicopter was also in the area reporting on freeway traffic conditions. Air 1 and the media helicopter collided, resulting in the deaths of both officers and the occupants of the media helicopter.

Policeman Hassler was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

Policeman Colvin was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

Policeman Colvin had served with the agency for 16 years.

Policeman Smith succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while he and other officers attempted to arrest bank robbery suspects. A motorcycle officer had pursued the suspects until the men stopped the car and exited. The suspects opened fire on the motorcycle officer and other officers who were arriving on the scene. The motorcycle officer was wounded in the hip and Policeman Smith suffered a fatal shot to his chest.

One of the suspects was shot and killed, one was wounded and taken into custody, and two others escaped from the scene.

The other two suspects were apprehended in Chicago, Illinois, several days later. Two of the suspects were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. On January 22, 1934, one hanged himself with a bed sheet in his cell at Folsom Prison.

Policeman Wilhoit was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect carrying a concealed weapon. The suspect shot Policeman Wilhoit four times and then opened fire on witnesses, wounding two bystanders. The suspect was then taken into custody.

The 33-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He died in the San Quentin prison hospital on March 3, 1935, of tuberculosis.

Officer Mata was killed in a single vehicle accident while he responded to backup another officer who was investigating a stolen vehicle.

During the response, Officer Mata lost control of his cruiser and struck a utility pole on the driver's side. Officer Mata's partner was injured in the accident and was freed by responding officers. Rescue crews had to use the jaws of life to remove Officer Mata from the cruiser. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Mata had been employed with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, a recent graduate of the police academy, and his two young children.

Officer Kubly was shot and killed by a robbery suspect following a short vehicle pursuit. Officer Kubly had attempted to stop the vehicle after observing it run a red light. The suspect led Officer Kubly on a pursuit which ended when the vehicle crashed into a business.

When the suspect emerged from the wreck he opened fire on Officer Kubly, striking him once in the chest. Officer Kubly was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.

The suspect was apprehended 9 hours after the shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect had stolen a car and had committed several other robberies earlier in the day. He was found guilty of murdering Officer Kubly and sent to prison.

Officer Kubly had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 18 months. He was survived by his wife, parents, and three sisters. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.

Officer Murakami was shot and killed while he and his partner answered a call of a disturbance. As the officers approached the apartment, the suspect opened fire on them, striking Officer Murakami. The other officers on the scene returned fire, killing the suspect. Officer Murakami died on the operating table about an hour after the incident.

Officer Murakami had graduated from the police academy the previous Friday. He was survived by his wife.

Policeman Harry Miller was killed in an automobile accident on Western Avenue while attempting to stop a speeder. A vehicle turned in front of him at 80th Street, causing the collision.

The driver who turned in front of him was arrested and charged with manslaughter.

Policeman Miller had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 10 years.

Policeman Daniels was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.

Policeman Weymouth Lockridge was killed in a vehicle crash while on duty.

Policeman Andrew Davilla was killed when his police motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Washington Boulevard, approximately one-half mile west of the MGM Studios.

Policeman Davilla had previously served as the police chief of the Venice Police Department before the city of Venice was annexed by Los Angeles. He was survived by his wife and 12-year-old son.

Policeman Ellsworth was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.

Officer Landon Dorris was struck by the driver of a vehicle while conducting a traffic accident investigation at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Hyperion Avenue at 1:25 am.

He was seriously injured and taken to University of Southern California Medical Center, where he died several hours later.

Officer Dorris had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 3 and a half years and had previously served for 6 years with the California Highway Patrol. He is survived by his wife, two children, mother, and two sisters.

Officer Messerly was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle.

Officer Messerly had been with the agency for over 11 years and is survived by his wife and six children.

Detective Thomas Williams was ambushed and assassinated in order to prevent him from testifying in an upcoming robbery trial.

The incident occurred in front of his son at his son's school. The shooter was sentenced to death, and two conspirators were sentenced to life without parole plus 25 years to life.

Detective Williams was posthumously awarded the Medal of Valor for the actions taken by him to protect his son during the incident. He had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 13 years, and is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Officer Soo Hoo and Officer William Wong were killed when their police car was struck by a vehicle driven at approximately 85 mph. The occupants in the vehicle were fleeing from a drug deal gone bad. The vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of North Broadway and College Streets and struck the patrol car the officers were in.

Both suspects fled to Mexico where they were arrested by Mexican authorities but released because of the violent drug cartel to which they belonged. The suspects remain at large.

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Officer Hayden was shot and killed by a suicidal neighbor while he was off duty. Officer Hayden was attempting to assist the neighbor when he was shot.

Officer Riley was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an auto theft suspect.

Policeman McDonald was shot and killed by a robbery suspect at a shots fired call. The suspect had gained control of Policeman McDonald's partner's handgun and shot him.

Policeman McDonald had served with the agency for less than 1 year.

Policeman Christensen was shot and killed by a robbery suspect.

Policeman Frederick Wales was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

Policeman Owen Yancey was shot and killed by a woman who mistook him for a prowler near 3507 Victoria Avenue.

Policeman Yancey had responded to a disturbance call near the home and was searching the area when the occupant fired two rounds through a wall, striking Policeman Yancey.

Officer Perez-Negron was killed when a speeding car ran a red light and broadsided his patrol car. The driver of the other car was also killed.

Officer Perez-Negron is survived by his mother and five brothers.

Detective Sawyer was shot and killed while working in a joint undercover investigation with the DEA. Detective Sawyer was shot by a cocaine trafficker during an attempted robbery of a $144,000 flashroll.

Detective Sawyer was survived by his wife and two children.

Policeman LeRoy Wadsworth was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty. His motorcycle struck the back of a vehicle that had made a sudden stop in the roadway.

Policeman Wadsworth was a U.S Marine Corps veteran of WWII and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 14 years.

Policeman Vernon Dinsmore was shot and killed at 817 East Third Street by a subject he had arrested for stealing bottles of milk from a nearby wagon.

After being arrested, the man asked for and was given permission to get money from his boarding room at 817 East Third Street. Policeman Dinsmore escorted him to his boarding room to retrieve the money. The man suddenly pulled a handgun from his dresser and a violent struggle ensued between the two. The man was able to fatally shot Policeman Dinsmore before fleeing the scene.

Policeman Johnson was succumbed to injuries received in a fall in the police station.

On the morning of November 27, 1911, James P. Wylie was reporting for duty at the old Central Station, which was located at the southeast corner of First and Broadway Streets.

Wylie had just finished his breakfast on Spring Street and was reporting for Day watch around 9:00 a.m. As Wylie crossed Spring Street between Sixth and Seventh Street, he failed to see a coach traveling southbound on Spring. Wylie was struck and rendered unconscious. The force of the coach’s impact caused paralysis to Wylie’s left side. He held on tenuously to life through the day but would succumb to his injuries later that evening.

Officer George Rose succumbed to a gunshot wound received nine years earlier after being accidentally shot by a fellow officer.

Officer Rose was walking to his police car in the department parking lot when a woman came to the department seeking protection from her abusive husband. The husband followed the woman and opened fire on everyone in the parking lot. Officers returned fire and killed the suspect. Officer Rose was found next to his patrol car a short time later. He had been struck in the head by a stray bullet which was later determined to have been fired by another officer.

Officer Rose never recovered and remained under doctor's care at a rehabilitation center for the next nine years until his death.

Officer Rose had been employed with the Los Angeles Police Department for three years at the time of the shooting. He is survived by his wife.

Officer Schmid was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car.

Officer Schmid had been in law enforcement for over eight years and was survived by his expectant wife and parents.

Officer Connor, Officer Manuel Gutierrez, and Officer David Hofmeyer were killed in an automobile accident while responding to back up other officers who made an officer needs assistance call. The officers needing assistance were detectives making an auto-theft related arrest in downton Los Angeles.

Officer Connor was survived by his parents, son, brother and three sisters.
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Officer Gutierrez, Officer David Hofmeyer, and Officer Derrick Connor were killed in an automobile accident while responding to back up other officers who made an officer needs assistance call. The officers needing assistance were detectives making an auto-theft related arrest in downton Los Angeles.

Officer Gutierrez was survived by his parents.
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Policeman Kent was shot and killed by a robbery suspect.

Policeman Kent was going in to the Lucky Auto Parts store on 86th Street and Broadway, he knew the manager in there and he would get some batteries for his flashlight and be right back out when he walked into an armed robbery in progress. A gun battle with the robber ensued and Policeman Kent wounded the robber before passing away. His partner, in the car outside, was responding to the gunshots when he encountered the robber. He chased him and captured him and his getaway driver.

The shooter was sentenced to death, but later paroled. The driver was sentenced to life.

Policeman Kent was a veteran of the Korean War.

Policeman Delmar Cook was shot and killed by a mentally disturbed person at 4800 W 48th Street.

Policeman Cook was shot in the stomach with a .45 caliber pistol as the officers attempted to subdue the subject. The man was found guilty of second degree murder, but the charges were dismissed after the judge ruled him to be insane. The man was committed to the Mendocino State Hospital. He was released on April 4, 1951.

Policeman Deiro was shot and Policeman Deiro was shot and killed by a man he was trying to arrest for public drunkenness.

The 40-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter, sentenced to prison, and paroled on October 17, 1947.

Policeman Deiro was survived by his wife and three children.killed by a robbery suspect.

Lieutenant Lee was shot and killed by a robbery suspect.

Policeman Harry Clester and Policeman W. Brett were shot and killed while transporting six subjects to the police station. The two officers had stopped a car containing the six men and decided to take them to the station for further questioning. One officer drove the suspects' car while the other officer followed behind them. During the drive the suspects shot the officer driving their car. When the other officer stopped the police car to see what happened he was shot too.

Policeman Kronschnable was shot and killed while attempting to stop a speeding car. Policeman Kronschnable and another officer were sitting on their motorcycles when he observed the car speed by. Unbeknownst to Policeman Kronschnable the occupants had been involved in several felonies. As Policeman Kronschnable pulled alongside the car to tell the driver to stop a shot was fired from the vehicle and struck Policeman Kronschnable.

The shooter fled to Mexico and was later apprehended in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for another murder. They tried to extradite him to California after the Pennsylvania authorities extracted a confession from him. After serving 20 years for the second murder, he was arrested 30 seconds after being freed from prison and finally extradited to California. He was tried and convicted for the murder of Policeman Kronschnable. The District Attorney asked for the death penalty, but he was sentenced to life in prison.

Policeman Kronschnable was survived by his wife and a baby daughter.