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No photograph survives
Hugh A. Crowley
End of watch — Monday, January 11, 1932
- Rank
- Policeman
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Division
- Office of the Chief of Police
- Location
- 945 Broxton Fox Westcoast Theater @ Westwood Village
- Cause of death
- Shot by a Burglary Suspect
Officer 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.
Record published by the Los Angeles Police Department. View the source
Whether this name is engraved on the wall today has not yet been confirmed against the foundation’s roster.