Glendora Police Department, California
End of Watch: Friday, June 9, 1995
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 115
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 9, 1995
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Both sentenced to life
Agent Louis Pompei was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery of the Vons in San Dimas while off duty at 8:30 pm.
Agent Pompei attempted to take action when the suspects began to threaten the life of a mentally-disabled employee. During the shootout, Agent Pompei wounded both suspects, who were later arrested at a local hospital. Both suspects were sentenced to life.
Agent Pompei had been with the Glendora Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his fiancee, mother, three brothers, two sisters, nephews, and nieces.