Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, September 27, 1979
Add to My HeroesDavid Brian Kubly
Police Officer David Kubly was shot and killed by a robbery suspect following a short vehicle pursuit.
Officer Kubly had attempted to stop the vehicle after observing it run a red light. The suspect led Officer Kubly on a pursuit, which ended when the vehicle crashed into a business. As the suspect emerged from the wreck, he opened fire on Officer Kubly, striking him once in the chest. Officer Kubly was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later.
The suspect, 22, was apprehended 9 hours after the shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect had stolen a car and had committed several other robberies earlier in the day. On April 2, 1980, he was found guilty of murdering Officer Kubly and sentenced to life with no parole. As of December 1, 2022, he was in Chuckawalla State Prison.
Officer Kubly had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 18 months. He was survived by his wife, parents, and three sisters.
He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 22123
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 35 ReflectionsDavid & Karen,
You don't know me but I am currently the Wilshire W3 AWC. With the great leadership of Sgt. Frank Rodriguez we decided last year that we would honor all Wilshire officers killed on their anniversary.
We work our shift in class A uniform and start our roll call by reading about the officer. We also go to the scene of the incident take a picture which will eventually be placed outside of our roll call room next to the picture of the officer.
You are not forgotten. In a couple of weeks we should also have a memorial outside of the station for all of our officers killed in the line of duty. You will live forever in our hearts.
Sgt II M. Harvey Dixon
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