National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Officer Rank: Policeman

Memorial Panel: 62-E: 17

Department: Los Angeles, California, P.D.

End of Watch: May 8, 1967

Cause: SHOT

Age: 23

Years of Service: 1 month

Description: <P>Policeman Warren was shot and killed by a sniper while on duty. <BR><BR>Policeman Warren was on patrol with his field training officer when his training officer observed someone crouched behind a stone BBQ pit and decided to investigate. The training officer directed Policeman Warren to pull over so they could investigate. When the training officer exited the vehicle a gunshot was heard. A round from a .308 rifle struck Policeman Warren in the armpit.<BR><BR>The suspect was a 16-year-old thought to be seeking revenge on a liquor store manager who had a friend of the suspect arrested for shoplifting earlier in the day. It is also believed the suspect's intentions for the manager were interrupted by Policeman Warren and his training officer. The suspect was shot and killed by the training officer and an off duty police officer from across the street. Policeman Warren was transported to the hospital and he was pronounced dead as a result of the gunshot wound.<BR><BR>Policeman Warren had served with the agency for only 1 month and was assigned to the Van Nuys Division. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two brothers, two sisters, mother, and father.</P>