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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
W.E. Long
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: Unknown
- Division: Valley
- Location: 12937 Ventura Blvd.
- Date Killed: Tuesday, January 18, 1938
- Cause of Death: Traffic Accident
Rememberance
Policeman Long was killed while investigating a traffic accident at 12937 Ventura Boulevard at 6:38 pm. He was struck by a passing automobile and received injuries which caused his death. He was later pronounced dead at the Georgia Street Receiving hospital at 7:50 pm. The driver of the car was taken into custody on suspicion of negligent homicide.
Policeman Long was a member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and two sisters.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
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