Norman Eckles

Death by Force

Norman R. Eckles, a dedicated detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, tragically passed away on April 20, 1989, at the age of 42. His death was a direct result of complications from a gunshot wound he sustained on December 1, 1983, while serving a narcotics search warrant in South Central Los Angeles. On that fateful day, Eckles and another officer attempted to enter the suspect's apartment during a predawn raid. Despite identifying themselves as police officers, they were met with gun ...Read More

Reflections for Detective Norman R. Eckles, Los Angeles Police ...