Policeman John M. Schomaker

Policeman John M. Schomaker | Los Angeles Police Department, California Policeman John M. Schomaker | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Los Angeles Police Department, California
Policeman John M. Schomaker | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Policeman John M. Schomaker | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Policeman John M. Schomaker

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, February 27, 1929

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John M. Schomaker

Policeman John Schomaker and Policeman William Marple were killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Avenue 45 and York Boulevard.

The brakes on their patrol car failed, causing it to skid on wet pavement and overturn multiple times. Both officers were ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

Policeman Schomaker was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and young son.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 2 years, 9 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

mechanical failure, vehicle crash, weather

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Great uncle John, although I never had the privilege of meeting you, my grandma, your sister, spoke of you often. Your family is proud of your service. Rest in peace

Kathleen Rawls
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January 16, 2026

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