Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, January 18, 1938
Add to My HeroesWalsteen E. Long
Policeman Long was killed while investigating a traffic accident at 12937 Ventura boulevard at 6:38 pm. He was struck by a passing automobile and received injuries which caused his death at the Georgia Street Receiving hospital at 7:50 pm. The driver of the car was taken into custody on
suspicion of negligent homicide.
Policeman Long was a member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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