Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, August 20, 1924
Add to My HeroesEdward E. Wilhoit
Policeman Wilhoit was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect carrying a concealed weapon. The suspect shot Policeman Wilhoit four times and then opened fire on witnesses, wounding two bystanders. The suspect was then taken into custody.
The 33-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He died in the San Quentin prison hospital on March 3, 1935, of tuberculosis.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
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