Policeman James Shannon, Denver Police Department, Colorado

Policeman James Shannon

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Saturday, April 4, 1925

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James Shannon

Policeman James Shannon was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man near 34th and Williams Streets.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life. He was paroled in 1937. A year later his parole was revoked and he was returned to prison for robbing three people in Denver.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1937

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On April 4 2025 the Denver Police Museum will hold a ceremony to unveil a memorial sign on the 100th anniversary of Officer Shannon’s sacrifice. We expect to have some of his descendants present at the ceremony and to send a clear message that he is not forgotten and his service and sacrifice is still acknowledged and appreciated

Michael Hesse, President Denver Police M
Denver Police Museum

February 3, 2025