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Photograph: Policeman Owen D. Yancey

Patch image: Los Angeles Police Department, California






Policeman Owen D. Yancey
Los Angeles Police Department
California

End of Watch: Sunday, October 20, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, October 20, 1935
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman Owen Yancey was shot and killed by a woman who mistook him for a prowler.

Policeman Yancey had responded to a disturbance call near the home and was searching the area when the occupant fired two rounds through a wall, striking Policeman Yancey.

Policeman Yancey is survived by his wife and two sons.

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