Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Floyd Eiler succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained four days earlier when he interrupted a robbery in progress. Two subjects were in the process of robbing a business on the corner of 1st Street and Gary Avenue when they became in an argument. One of the suspects then pistol-whipped the second suspect and chased him from the business. The first suspect then shot at the second suspect as they ran down the street. Hearing the shots, Policeman Eiler responded to the scene. As he turned the corner from Hewitt Street, onto First Street, he encountered the first suspect, who shot him in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Eiler was able to return fire and wounded the man. Several citizens came to Policeman Eiler's aid and used his service revolver to shoot the subject again killing him. Policeman Eiler was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds four days later. Policeman Eiler had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for two months and had previously served with the Southern Pacific Railroad Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, sister, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Eiler served with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Eiler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Floyd C. Eiler is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 53 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Los Angeles Police Department, 115 of 240 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Floyd C. Eiler's cause is highlighted.
How Floyd C. Eiler Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Floyd C. Eiler is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Floyd C. Eiler was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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