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Police Officer Alonzo Marshall | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

Alonzo Marshall

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 1, 1971

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 3751

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/1/1971

Weapon: Handgun; .32 caliber

Suspect: Apprehended

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Officer Marshall was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men who had just robbed a store belonging to his brother-in-law. Officer Marshall had just left the store when his brother-in-law came running out behind two men and yelled "help, they robbed me". As Officer Marshall and his brother-in-law chased the suspects an exchange of gunfire ensued and Officer Marshall was shot once in the chest. A bystander was shot in the leg. A getaway car was waiting for the suspects but Officer Marshall's brother-in-law blew out the rear tires with his rifle as they tried to drive away. The suspects along with the driver then fled on foot.

One of the suspects was arrested a short time later. The other suspect was captured two weeks later when he was found hiding under a pile of clothes in the closet of his apartment. Two other men and a 15 year old boy were arrested and charged in connection with Officer Marshall's murder and the robbery.

Officer Marshall had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his son.

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I worked with Al at the 5th Precinct Detroit PD in 1970. I"ll always respect him and remember one time on a call when a subject said I would rather talk to you Al a brother then this white guy(Me) Al said "listen man, we arn't black and white,were blue and if you can't talk to him were leaving" and we did. What a lession I learned that day and still carry with me...He was a great person and I will NEVER forget him....

Dep Sheriff Jack Carr (ret)
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
August 14, 2011

 

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