Patrolman George H. Allen

George H. Allen

Patrolman George Allen was shot and killed by a saloonkeeper while chasing two suspects through an alley. During the chase the patrolman had knocked down the saloonkeeper, who then went into the saloon, retrieved his gun, and shot Patrolman Allen. The suspect was shot twice in the shoulder by return gunfire and then arrested by other officers.

The suspect who claimed self defense was tried and acquitted.