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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Jerry W. Maddox
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: 14317
- Division: Hollenbeck
- Location: 6th and Gless Ave.
- Date Killed: Tuesday, August 19, 1969
- Cause of Death: Shot in an Ambush
Rememberance
On August 19, 1969, Hollenbeck Area Policeman Jerry Maddox was assigned to patrol in the Pico Gardens Housing Project. Policeman Maddox stopped to investigate a large party, which was attended by 18 to 24 youths. As the officers approached the location, one of the party goers ran from police. Policeman Maddox chased the suspect down a narrow driveway and while handcuffing the suspect he was shot in the back and died. Responding officers arrested the suspect at the scene.
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.