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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
James O. Summers
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: 2015
- Division: Central
- Location: Old Central Station (314 W. 1st St.)
- Date Killed: Saturday, March 4, 1944
- Cause of Death: Heart Attack During an Altercation with a Prisoner
Rememberance
Ofcr Summers made an arrest at 549 Ceres St. for unk charge. During the transportation of this prisoners and others in a jail truck a fight broke out between two prisoners. Ofcr Summers attempted to break up the fight and became involved in an altercation with the prisoners. Upon arrival at Central Station it was learned that Ofcr Summers suffered a heart attack. He was transported to hospital where he died.
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.