Police Officer II Steven Gerald Gajda, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Police Officer II Steven Gerald Gajda

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, January 1, 1998

Steven Gerald Gajda

Officer Steven Gajda died on January 1, 1998, after being shot in the head while assigned to stop people from shooting guns in the air on New Year's Eve.

He and other officers stopped at a party which seemed out of control to issue a warning. While they were approaching several gang members, the gang members fled and were pursued by the officers. Officer Gajda chased one man who appeared to have a weapon in his waistband and was shot in the ensuing struggle. Two officers on the scene returned fire, killing the 17 year old suspect who had been wanted for murder since March of 1997.

Officer Gajda is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 7 years
Badge 12940

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, December 31, 1997
Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
Offender Shot and killed by other officers

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50 .....coming up on 21 its been too long not having you around ...but the memories will always keep you in our hearts there isnt a day that doesnt go by that your not there you will always be here in spirit wirh us much love too family and friends who adored you including me brother Steve love you forever ......

Lorie Cerda and Steven Brendan
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