Policeman David Brooks, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Policeman David Brooks

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, April 8, 1910

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David Brooks

Policeman David Brooks, a plainclothes 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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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender At large

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Officer Brooks,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 8, 2025