Patrolman James Albey

James Albey

Patrolman James Albey was shot and killed while investigating complaints that four men had boarded a streetcar, refused to pay and were causing a disturbance at 11:50 pm.

As he confronted the men in front of the Haynes Hotel one of the men produced a handgun and shot Patrolman Albey four times.

Patrolman Albey died of his wounds shortly after midnight while being taken to an Erie hospital on a streetcar.

All four were apprehended.

Patrolman Albey had only served with the North East Borough Police Department for one month. He was survived by his wife of three days.