Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, February 27, 1929
Add to My HeroesJohn M. Schomaker
Policeman John Schomaker and Policeman William Marple were killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Avenue 45 and York Boulevard.
The brakes on their patrol car failed, causing it to skid on wet pavement and overturn multiple times. Both officers were ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
Policeman Schomaker was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and young son.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 2 years, 9 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Schomaker,
On today, the 96th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe fighting the Germans during World War I.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 27, 2025
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