Policeman James L. Beck
Los Angeles Police Department
California
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 28, 1931

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, January 26, 1931
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Policeman James Beck was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance in which a man had kidnapped his child during a custody dispute. The suspect was also wounded in the incident and later surrendered to police.

Policeman Beck succumbed to his wounds two days after the shooting.