Larry Wetterling

Larry L. Wetterling, a 30-year-old officer with the California Highway Patrol, tragically lost his life on March 9, 1973, in San Bernardino, California. Officer Wetterling was fatally shot by a motorist he had stopped for suspected drunk driving. The motorist, who was later identified as a convicted felon, shot Wetterling and then stole his patrol car. As the felon attempted to flee, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The suspect then continued his violent spree, killing two more indivi ...

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Officer Larry L. Wetterling