California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Wednesday, June 5, 1946
Add to My HeroesLoren Cornwell Roosevelt
Officer Loren Roosevelt was shot and killed by a suspicious man. He was en route home when he noticed the man and called him over to his patrol car. As the man approached he suddenly pulled out a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Roosevelt nine times. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Roosevelt was able to provide a description that led to the suspect's capture.
The suspect was sentenced to death for Officer Roosevelt's murder, but the sentence was later commuted and he was committed to a mental hospital. He was later released in 1971 and died in 2008.
Officer Roosevelt had served with the agency for 3 years, and was formerly Chief of Police for Arcadia, California. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed to mental hospital
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsSemper Fi brother. May you Rest In Peace and thank you for your service. You belong to the greatest law enforcement agency in the world. Blue and Gold run thru our veins. God Bless you and your family. You will always be in our thoughts.
State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol, South Los Angeles 1969-1971
June 5, 2020
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