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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Paul Verna
- Rank: Police Officer
- Serial Number: 15086
- Division: Valley Traffic
- Location: 12124 Hoyt St.
- Date Killed: Thursday, June 2, 1983
- Cause of Death: Shot During a Traffic Stop
Rememberance
Officer Verna was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a vehicle containing two armed robbery suspects. One of the suspects shot Officer Verna once, then passed the revolver to the second suspect, who shot him five more times. Both suspects were apprehended and sentenced to death.
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.