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Michael Wall
Incident
Detention Services Officer Michael Wall suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after restraining a juvenile offender who had led a mob assault on another juvenile offender at the Central Juvenile Hall at 1605 Eastlake Avenue in Los Angeles.
The attack occurred inside of a classroom and two of the offenders then ran into a field in front of the facility. Officer Wall and another officer pursued the juveniles into the field and restrained one of them. Officer Wall suddenly collapsed into the arms of another officer, who immediately began CPR along with other staff. Officer Wall was transported to a local hospital where he passed away during emergency surgery.
Officer Wall had served with the Los Angeles County Probation Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his daughter and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detention Services Officer Wall gave the Los Angeles County Probation Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Downey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detention Services Officer Wall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Los Angeles County Probation Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Michael is one of 52 officers lost to cardiac events in CA, 2.8% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 1 officer in CA was lost to cardiac events, the 11th heaviest of 42 years on record. The heaviest was 1961, with 2.
In 2021, 23 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2021, 23 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Michael had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Michael had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Michael had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
April holds 11.5% of these deaths in CA; January holds the most, 15.4%. Fridays: 19.2%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 15.8%.
April holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Los Angeles County Probation Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 2.8% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 19.2% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Los Angeles County Probation Department has 2 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
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