Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Gary W. Murakami
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: 14037
- Division: University
- Location: 3236 W 60th St.
- Date Killed: Monday, September 9, 1968
- Cause of Death: Shot by a Mentally Ill Suspect
Rememberance
Officer Murakami was shot and killed while he and his partner answered a call of a disturbance. As the officers approached the apartment, the suspect opened fire on them, striking Officer Murakami. The other officers on the scene returned fire, killing the suspect. Officer Murakami died on the operating table about an hour after the incident.
Officer Murakami had graduated from the police academy the previous Friday. He was survived by his wife.
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.