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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Marvin W. Haney
- Rank: Sergeant
- Serial Number: 3969
- Division: A.I.D.
- Location: Wilshire Blvd and Vermont St.
- Date Killed: Friday, February 15, 1952
- Cause of Death: Shot by a Robbery Suspect
Rememberance
Sergeant Marvin Haney was shot and killed by a robbery suspect whom he attempted to question at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Vermont Avenue. The suspect was arrested a week later in Los Angeles.
The suspect, a 19 year old youth, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on April 4, 1952.
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.