Policeman Orimel E. Barney

Policeman Orimel E. Barney | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Los Angeles Police Department, California
Policeman Orimel E. Barney

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, November 21, 1917

Add to My Heroes

Orimel E. Barney

Policeman Orimel Barney was killed in a fire while on duty.

Policeman Barney died fighting a fire at the Soldier's Home, which is now known as the Veterans Administration Hospital in Westwood, near the area of the National Cemetery in West Los Angeles. A day after the fire was extinguished his burned remains were found. He is the only Los Angeles police officer ever killed in the line of duty as a result of fighting a fire.

He had recently returned to duty after resigning due to being injured.

Policeman Barney had served with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 38
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Fire
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 11 Reflections

Officer Barney,
On today, the 102nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 21, 2019

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths