Police Officer George E. Elder

Police Officer George E. Elder | Monterey Park Police Department, California
Monterey Park Police Department, California
Police Officer George E. Elder

Monterey Park Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, June 9, 1961

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George E. Elder

Officer George Elder was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend two armed suspects as they robbed the Star Market on Garvey Avenue. Officer Elder was shot in the head and chest with a .38 caliber revolver and a .22 caliber pistol. Bullet holes in the suspect's vehicle from Officer Elder's return fire led to the suspects arrest in Whittier a week later.

Both suspects along with the getaway driver were convicted of first degree murder. The gunmen were sentenced to death but later had their sentences commuted to life. The getaway driver was sentenced to life, but in 1969 he received a new trial and was acquitted.

Officer Elder was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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I was at MKHS in the Seventies and took Capt. Jon Elder’s “You and the Law” class. It left a lasting impact on me. I was thinking about Capt. Jon today and this came up. I wish the whole Elder clan, especially Capt. Jon much happiness.

Maxine Hillary

May 10, 2024

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