Paul Verna

Paul Lawrence Verna, a 35-year-old motorcycle officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, tragically lost his life on June 2, 1983. Officer Verna was conducting a routine traffic stop when he encountered two armed robbery suspects. During the stop, one of the suspects shot Officer Verna once, then handed the revolver to the second suspect, who shot him five more times. This brutal attack resulted in Officer Verna's immediate death at the scene. Verna, a decorated officer who had previously r ...

Motorcycle Officer Paul Lawrence Verna

Reflections for Motorcycle Officer Paul Lawrence Verna