Frank E. Corley.
Policeman Frank Corley was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of gunfire behind a pharmacy at the intersection of 12th Street and Hooper Avenue. Several men were playing a craps game behind the store when an argument ensued. One of the men opened fire, wounding one of the other players. Policeman Corley, who was walking by, ran into the store to investigate when he was shot. The subject fled the scene but was later apprehended. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, and was paroled on November 20, 1930. Policeman Corley was a WWI veteran and served with the Los Angeles Police Department for four years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Policeman Corley gave the Los Angeles Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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