Policeman Peter Muller, Jr., Los Angeles Police Department, California

Policeman Peter Muller, Jr.

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, April 13, 1930

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Peter Muller, Jr.

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. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Never apprehended

alcohol violation, surveillance, arrest attempt

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Officer Muller,
On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC in Europe fighting the Germans during World War I.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 13, 2025