Detective Sergeant Gene Tilford Nash

Detective Sergeant Gene Tilford Nash | Los Angeles Police Department, California
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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Rest In Peace Brother. We honor you on the 59th anniversary of your E.O.W. You are not forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 20, 2017

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