LOS ANGELES-Officer Jose Anzora died from injuries sustained while on duty. On February 26, 2021, he was struck by a vehicle while conducting traffic control in downtown L.A. Officer Anzora succumbed to his injuries March 3, 2021. The driver who struck him did not flee the scene and has been cooperative with police.
Officer Anzora spent most of his career working the downtown area of Los Angeles and was with the department for 10 years. He was 31 years old and is survived by his wife and other family members.
Source: LA Times, LAPD
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
