Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, May 11, 1950
Add to My HeroesRoland E. White
Policeman Roland White succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 9 days earlier after he and his partner responded to a breaking and entering call on East 110th Street.
Upon arrival, they were informed that a woman had come to the home, which belonged to her sister, to seek refuge for her and her two children from her drunk husband. The husband had followed her to the home and attempted to kick in the door, but left when he was unsuccessful. The woman informed the officers that her husband was likely at a tavern at the intersection of 109th Street and Avalon Boulevard.
The officers went to the location and located the man in a phone booth in the back of the tavern. They requested that he accompany them outside, and he agreed to go. As they started to walk towards the door, the man suddenly produced a .45 caliber handgun and ordered the officers to drop their weapons.
Policeman White attempted to lunge for the man, but the suspect opened fire, striking him in the abdomen five times. One round also struck Policeman White's partner in the leg. The man fled as the bartender returned fire, using one of the officers' service weapons.
Policeman White's partner was able to crawl to his patrol car and radio for help. A massive manhunt located the man hiding in a service station a short time later. After a brief standoff, the man exited the service station and then fatally shot himself in the chest.
Policeman White was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 5049
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, May 2, 1950
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsOfficer White,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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