Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Hugh A. Crowley
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: Unknown
- Division: Office of the Chief of Police
- Location: 945 Broxton Fox Westcoast Theater @ Westwood Village
- Date Killed: Monday, January 11, 1932
- Cause of Death: Shot by a Burglary Suspect
Rememberance
Officer Crowley was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery at a theater in the Westwood District. One of two men was wounded by Officer Crowley’s return fire. Both were arrested a few days later.
It was determined that the suspect that was shot by Officer Crowley was the one who killed him. He was convicted of first degree murder and hanged at San Quentin Prison on August 18, 1933. The other suspect was also sentenced to death but his sentence was later commuted to life.
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.