Policeman Parley L. Bennett
Los Angeles Police Department
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 25, 1927

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, January 25, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Arrested after 44 years

Policeman Bennett was shot and killed by a robbery suspect. He was performing traffic duty when he was approached by a shop owner who informed him that the shop was being robbed. Policeman Bennett was shot as he entered the shop to confront the suspect.

On October 14, 1971, 44 years after Policeman Bennett's murder, officer responded to a call of a man being drunk in public. As they talked to the man he admitted to murdering Policeman Bennett. He was arrested and committed to a state mental hospital where he died five years later.

Policeman Bennett had served with the agency for 2.5 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.