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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
J.W. Milton
- Rank: Sergeant
- Serial Number: 1364
- Division: Valley Detectives
- Location: 6428 Vesper Ave.
- Date Killed: Monday, May 16, 1949
- Cause of Death: Shot by a Mentally Ill Suspect
Rememberance
Detective Sergeant Milton was shot and killed by a mentally disturbed individual.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
Every day, the members of the LAPD put their lives on the line. We remember and honor the officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty who have lost their lives while serving the people of the City of Los Angeles.