BREAKING NEWS: LAPD Deputy Chief Garner dies at 53
Sad news.
LAPD Deputy Chief Kenneth Garner, who recently was the lead spokesman at the scene
where the Wilmington man killed his entire family, died suddenly this morning at 53.
I didn't know Garner that well, but I appreciated how he worked with us in the media.
Here's his biography on the LAPD Web site. He received degrees at Harbor College in Wilmington and Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson.
Here's some info from City News Service:
"Deputy Chief Garner began his career with the Department over three
decades ago and served the community with both distinction and honor,'' Los
Angeles police Chief Bill Bratton said. "All of us mourn his passing but take
comfort in the knowledge that he lived his life and helped countless others
along the way."
Longtime friend Carl McGill, president of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles County Inc., said he thought Garner might have been a heart attack. An autopsy is pending.
Garner started with the Los Angeles Police Department in 1977. In March
2008, he was promoted to commander of the South Bureau, which encompasses
the 77th Street, Southwest, South and Harbor stations, as well as the South
Traffic Division.
He became a deputy chief in July 2007, a month after celebrating 30
years on the force.
"Los Angeles has suffered a great loss with the death of Deputy Chief
Garner. Chief Garner's profound allegiance to the LAPD and the community
warrants the appreciation and gratitude of all Angelenos, '' said Paul Weber of
the police union. "The men and women of the LAPD join the community in
offering our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Garner family as they endure
this painful loss."
Garner was born in Hot Springs, Ark. His is survived by his daughter,
Lauren; his mother and father. Funeral arraignments are pending.
LAPD Deputy Chief Kenneth Garner, who recently was the lead spokesman at the scene
where the Wilmington man killed his entire family, died suddenly this morning at 53.I didn't know Garner that well, but I appreciated how he worked with us in the media.
Here's his biography on the LAPD Web site. He received degrees at Harbor College in Wilmington and Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson.
Here's some info from City News Service:
"Deputy Chief Garner began his career with the Department over three
decades ago and served the community with both distinction and honor,'' Los
Angeles police Chief Bill Bratton said. "All of us mourn his passing but take
comfort in the knowledge that he lived his life and helped countless others
along the way."
Longtime friend Carl McGill, president of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles County Inc., said he thought Garner might have been a heart attack. An autopsy is pending.
Garner started with the Los Angeles Police Department in 1977. In March
2008, he was promoted to commander of the South Bureau, which encompasses
the 77th Street, Southwest, South and Harbor stations, as well as the South
Traffic Division.
He became a deputy chief in July 2007, a month after celebrating 30
years on the force.
"Los Angeles has suffered a great loss with the death of Deputy Chief
Garner. Chief Garner's profound allegiance to the LAPD and the community
warrants the appreciation and gratitude of all Angelenos, '' said Paul Weber of
the police union. "The men and women of the LAPD join the community in
offering our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Garner family as they endure
this painful loss."
Garner was born in Hot Springs, Ark. His is survived by his daughter,
Lauren; his mother and father. Funeral arraignments are pending.
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