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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Filbert H. Cuesta
- Rank: Police Officer
- Serial Number: 30753
- Division: Southwest
- Location: 5319 Carlin St
- Date Killed: Sunday, August 9, 1998
- Cause of Death: Shot by a Unknown Suspect
Rememberance
Officer Cuesta was shot and killed as he sat in his cruiser while waiting for backup units at a large party. Shots were fired on the officers from behind their vehicle and one bullet struck Officer Cuesta in the head. Officer Cuesta’s partner was able to return fire. Several suspects were detained for questioning and in the ensuing investigation, a shooter was identified and later convicted and sentenced to life.
Officer Cuesta is survived by his wife and two young daughters, ages 18 months and 4 weeks.
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.