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Police Officer Robert R. Allshaw | Seattle Police Department, Washington Seattle Police Department, Washington

Police Officer

Robert R. Allshaw

Seattle Police Department, Washington

End of Watch: Monday, November 11, 1968

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 11/11/1968

Weapon: Officer's shotgun

Suspect: All arrested

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Officer Allshaw was accidentally shot and killed by another officer at the scene of a robbery in progress. When the suspects began firing at the officers, an officer fired his shotgun at one suspect and struck Officer Allshaw and the suspect. All of the suspects were later arrested.

Officer Allshaw had been a member of the Seattle Police Department for nine years and is survived by his wife and two children.

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I was best friends with Roberts daughter Terrilynn. We both lost our dads in 68 but hers was so tragic. I remember the funeral well and am glad his memory lives on.
Leslie Johnson hill (hope u see this Terri! Been trying to find u.

Leslie Johnson hill
Former la seƱorita and Terri's friend
January 10, 2012

 

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