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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Alex Ilnicki
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: 3490
- Division: Air Support Division
- Location: Dodger Stadium
- Date Killed: Tuesday, August 30, 1966
- Cause of Death: Helicopter Crash
Rememberance
Officer Amberg and Officer Ilnicki were flying their helicopter eastbound from the area above Dodger Stadium heading due east to investigate a traffic jam on the 110 Fwy east of the stadium. At the same time a news helicopter was flying due north just south of the stadium along the 110 Fwy to investigate the same traffic jam as the Police helicopter. The two helicopters were on a 45 degree merge angle when they collided near Dodger Stadium. Both Officers were killed along with two pilots in the news helicopter in the accident.
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.