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Jerry W. Maddox
End of watch — Tuesday, August 19, 1969
- Rank
- Policeman
- Serial number
- 14317
- Division
- Hollenbeck
- Location
- 6th and Gless Ave.
- Cause of death
- Shot in an Ambush
On August 19, 1969, Hollenbeck Area Policeman Jerry Maddox was assigned to patrol in the Pico Gardens Housing Project. Policeman Maddox stopped to investigate a large party, which was attended by 18 to 24 youths. As the officers approached the location, one of the party goers ran from police. Policeman Maddox chased the suspect down a narrow driveway and while handcuffing the suspect he was shot in the back and died. Responding officers arrested the suspect at the scene.
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.