Corporal Alfred J. Beyl

Corporal Alfred J. Beyl | New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
Corporal Alfred J. Beyl

New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, February 19, 1920

Alfred J. Beyl

Corporal Beyl was shot and mortally wounded at Dauphine and St. Louis Streets by a man he attempted to arrest for shooting another man at a nearby night club. He died at Charity Hospital five days later.

The 23-year-old suspect was convicted of his murder and hanged April 1, 1921.

Corporal Beyl was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, February 14, 1920
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Executed in 1921

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