Elza Fitzpatrick

Death by Force

Elza P. Fitzpatrick Jr., a 45-year-old officer with the California Highway Patrol, tragically lost his life on December 6, 1956, in Whittier, California. On that fateful day, Officer Fitzpatrick was investigating an abandoned vehicle that had been linked to an armed robbery at a Compton service station. After calling in his report and requesting assistance, he was confronted by the suspect who returned to the scene in a taxi cab. A struggle ensued when the suspect reached for a revolver, resulti ...Read More

Officer Elza P. Fitzpatrick, Jr.

Reflections for Officer Elza P. Fitzpatrick, Jr., California Highway ...