Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Friday, August 29, 1919
Add to My HeroesGeorge C. Klein
Detective Klein was ambushed and murdered by an unknown assailant in retaliation for an accidental shooting he had been involved in in June 1919.
Detective Klein was participating in a bootlegging raid when he accidentally shot and killed a man. As a result, Denver's Italian community became outraged. Detective Klein was tried for the murder and released on bail. He returned to work but was ambushed in front of his own home in the early morning hours of August 29, 1919.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Case never solved
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View all 9 ReflectionsYour assailant(s) have surely been tried and found guilty by a much higher court and authority. Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are forever remembered by your fellow law enforcement.
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