Detective Sergeant Gene Tilford Nash, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Detective Sergeant Gene Tilford Nash

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Monday, October 20, 1958

Gene Tilford Nash

Detective Sergeant Nash was shot and killed in a gun fight with two robbery suspects. He was hit five times as he and his partner entered an apartment where the suspects were hiding. The officers managed to return fire critically wounding one suspect and seriously wounding the other.

Both suspects were convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 5 years to life on August 18, 1959.

Detective Nash was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.

Bio

Age 32
Tour Not available
Badge 5771

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 5 years to life

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Det. Sgt. Nash,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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October 20, 2018