David Brooks
Friday, April 8, 1910
Brooks, David
Rank: Policeman
Serial Number: Unknown
Division: University
Date Killed: Friday, April 8, 1910
Location: S/B Grand Ave at 30th St.
Cause of Death: Shot by a Robbery Suspect
Bio: Policeman Brooks, a plain clothes policeman,
was shot and killed by one of two robbery suspects who attempted to
hold him up. He was on his way to investigate the robbery of a
saloon which had been held up, presumably, by the same men. When
ordered to put his hands up, he was shot as he reached for his
revolver. The suspects escaped.
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The Los Angeles Police Academy was used for the 1932 Olympic Game's pistol and rifle competitions
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