Officer Elza P. Fitzpatrick Jr.
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Thursday, December 6, 1956
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Fitzpatrick was shot and killed while investigating an abandoned vehicle which had been used in a robbery. While on the scene the suspect returned in a taxi cab. As the suspect reached for a revolver a struggle ensued and Officer Fitzpatrick was shot and killed. Deputies who arrived on the scene shot the suspect.