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Perman Calderwood
1930
Perman Carlton Calderwood.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Edged weapon
What Happened
Deputy City Marshal Perman Calderwood was stabbed to death while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect at 832 South Vermont Avenue while off duty.
He was en route home when he observed a shop owner chasing two men who had just robbed his shop. When Deputy Calderwood intervened, he was stabbed in the chest.
Two men were arrested, convicted of first-degree murder, and hanged at Folsom Prison on October 2nd, 1931.
Deputy Marshal Calderwood was a United States Navy World War I veteran and served with the Los Angeles City Municipal Court for five years.
He was en route home when he observed a shop owner chasing two men who had just robbed his shop. When Deputy Calderwood intervened, he was stabbed in the chest.
Two men were arrested, convicted of first-degree murder, and hanged at Folsom Prison on October 2nd, 1931.
Deputy Marshal Calderwood was a United States Navy World War I veteran and served with the Los Angeles City Municipal Court for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and brother.
Service Record
Also Served
Los Angeles City Municipal Court
Deputy City Marshal
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