Peter Muller
1930
Peter Muller Jr..
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Policeman Peter Muller was shot and killed by a bootlegging suspect in front of 1116 South Flower Street. He had called headquarters approximately 30 minutes before the shooting and advised them he had a bootlegging suspect under surveillance. At approximately 4:20 am, a struggle ensued between Policeman Muller and the occupants of the vehicle. One of the subjects was able to disarm Policeman Muller and shot him once in the abdomen. The men fled the scene with Policeman Muller's revolver and were never apprehended. The case remains unsolved. Policeman Muller was a WWI veteran and had served with the LAPD for only 10 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Policeman
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