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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Landon M. Dorris
- Rank: Police Officer
- Serial Number: 37029
- Division: Northeast
- Location: Riverside Dr @ 5 Fwy South ramp
- Date Killed: Sunday, October 22, 2006
- Cause of Death: Traffic Collision
Rememberance
Officer Landon Dorris was struck by the driver of a vehicle while conducting a traffic accident investigation at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Hyperion Avenue at 1:25 am.
He was seriously injured and taken to University of Southern California Medical Center, where he died several hours later.
Officer Dorris had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 3 and a half years and had previously served for 6 years with the California Highway Patrol. He is survived by his wife, two children, mother, and two sisters.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
Every day, the members of the LAPD put their lives on the line. We remember and honor the officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty who have lost their lives while serving the people of the City of Los Angeles.