William C. Warren
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William C. Warren (c. 1836 – October 31, 1870) was the first regularly employed law enforcement officer in the city of Los Angeles. He earned that distinction when he was elected Los Angeles City Marshal from 1865 until 1869. Warren served as leader of the local police force that consisted of six officers. His second marshalship had elements consistent with the renegade nature of that era, when he was shot dead by one of his deputy officers over a quarrel regarding reward money.
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William C. Warren | |
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Born | c. 1836 Michigan, U.S. |
Died | October 31, 1870 (aged 33–34) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Spouse |
Juanita Lopez (m. 1860) |
Relatives | 3 daughters |
Police career | |
Country | United States of America |
Allegiance | Los Angeles, California |
Department | Los Angeles City Marshal |
Service years | 10 |
Rank | Deputy City Marshal (1860–1865) City Marshal (1865–1870) |
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