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LAPD
No photograph survives
W.E. Long
End of watch — Tuesday, January 18, 1938
- Rank
- Policeman
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Division
- Valley
- Location
- 12937 Ventura Blvd.
- Cause of death
- Traffic Accident
Policeman Long was killed while investigating a traffic accident at 12937 Ventura Boulevard at 6:38 pm. He was struck by a passing automobile and received injuries which caused his death. He was later pronounced dead at the Georgia Street Receiving hospital at 7:50 pm. The driver of the car was taken into custody on suspicion of negligent homicide. Policeman Long was a member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and two sisters.
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.