Policeman Walsteen E. Long
Los Angeles Police Department
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 18, 1938

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Tuesday, January 18, 1938
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

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.