Detective George C. Klein, Denver Police Department, Colorado

Detective George C. Klein

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Friday, August 29, 1919

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George 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.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Case never solved

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Your 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.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 29, 2020