Policeman Owen D. Yancey
Los Angeles Police Department
California

End of Watch: Sunday, October 20, 1935
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Policeman Owen Yancey was shot and killed by a woman who mistook him for a prowler.

Policeman Yancey had responded to a disturbance call near the home and was searching the area when the occupant fired two rounds through a wall, striking Policeman Yancey.

Policeman Yancey is survived by his wife and two sons.

 
Photograph: Policeman Owen D. Yancey

Patch image: Los Angeles Police Department, California

Visit Policeman Yancey's memorial at www.ODMP.org