Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Police, California
End of Watch Sunday, March 11, 1984
Add to My HeroesHoward Shao Wai Huang
Park Police Officer Howard Huang was shot and killed when he was ambushed by unknown assailants while sitting in his patrol car in the 12900 block of South Broadway Street.
He was working the graveyard shift while assigned to the South Central Region when the suspect(s) opened fire from behind with an AK-47, firing more then 20 rounds at him. The subjects stole his service revolver and his patrol car, which was found abandoned approximately two miles away.
Officer Huang had served with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Police for eight years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; AK-47
- Offender Never apprehended
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View all 32 ReflectionsOfficer Huang,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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