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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
David Brooks
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: Unknown
- Division: University
- Location: S/B Grand Ave at 30th St
- Date Killed: Friday, April 8, 1910
- Cause of Death: Shot by a Robbery Suspect
Rememberance
Policeman Brooks, a plain clothes policeman, was shot and killed by one of two robbery suspects who attempted to hold him up. He was on his way to investigate the robbery of a saloon which had been held up, presumably, by the same men. When ordered to put his hands up, he was shot as he reached for his revolver. The suspects escaped.
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.