Thomas Benton Worley

Death by Force

Thomas Benton Worley, a 32-year-old officer with the Los Angeles County Safety Police, tragically lost his life on December 21, 1994. Officer Worley was off duty and shopping with his wife at a shoe store located at the intersection of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Roscoe Boulevard when he observed a robbery in progress. Demonstrating his commitment to public safety, Worley intervened and ordered the suspect, Jesus Mario Valenzuela, to the ground. Unfortunately, Valenzuela opened fire, striking W ...Read More

Los Angeles Times: Slain Officer Followed His Life's Calling : Heroism: Thomas Worley, angered 'when defenseless people are victimized,' died in shootout with robber.

Los Angeles County Safety Police - Officer Thomas Benton Worley

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