Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, December 31, 1942
Add to My HeroesMario V. Deiro
Policeman Mario Deiro was shot and killed by a man he was trying to arrest for public drunkenness.
The 40-year-old suspect was convicted of manslaughter, sentenced to prison, and paroled on October 17, 1947.
Policeman Deiro was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Paroled in 1947
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsOfficer Deiro was senselessly killed. May his spirit and his loved ones know peace.
Em Allyn
Citizen/Dragnet Listener
December 6, 2023
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