Frank Corley
1924
Frank E. Corley.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Policeman
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