Los Angeles County Constable's Office, California
End of Watch Sunday, May 14, 1922
Add to My HeroesWilliam E. Funkhouser
Constable William Funkhouser was shot and killed after tracking a burglary suspect into the hills of San Dimas.
He attempted to arrest the man on the Santa Fe railroad tracks, one mile east of San Dimas. The suspect started struggling when he was cornered and shot Constable Funkhouser with a handgun.
Constable Funkhouser was the elected Constable of the San Dimas Judicial District. He was survived by his wife and nine children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender At large
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Looking for to this Thursday May 12, 2022 cooking with Professional Peace Officer Association
AKA : PPOA ... Wow it would be an honor to celebrate and not be forgotten of your dedicated service and the sacrifice you and your family have given to the City of San Dimas.
May you Rest in Peace and Not Forgotten :)
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