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James L. Beck
End of watch — Wednesday, January 28, 1931
- Rank
- Policeman
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Division
- Unknown
- Location
- 2053 Dayton way
- Cause of death
- Shot Answering a Disturbance Call
Policeman James Beck was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance in which a man had kidnapped his child during a custody dispute. The suspect was also wounded in the incident and later surrendered to police. Policeman Beck succumbed to his wounds two days after the shooting.
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.