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Robert R. Christensen
End of watch — Monday, October 14, 1957
- Rank
- Policeman
- Serial number
- 3898
- Division
- Juvenile
- Location
- 1530 Ingraham
- Cause of death
- Shot by a Robbery Suspect
Officer Christensen had arrested a sex offender at 1524 Ingraham, but did not handcuff the suspect. As Officer Christensen put the suspect into his vehicle the suspect began to fight with the Ofcr. During the fight the suspect was able to gain control of the Ofcr's gun and shoot him with it. The suspect fled to the area of 99th st and Grape St. 77th Ofcrs located him there and the suspect was killed in the ensuing gun fight. Officer Christensen did not survive his injuries.
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.