Officer Elmer A. Swanson, age 30

Lost to gun violence on July 5, 1932 in Washington, District of Columbia.

Photo sources:

5 candles have been lit for Elmer.
Light a candle for Elmer.

The people with the most candles in the past 24 hours are featured on our homepage.

Ask your friends to light a candle or come back tomorrow to light another candle for Elmer.

Other nearby fatal shootings: