Galesburg Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, August 14, 1902
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 14, 1902
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Patrolman George Allen was shot and killed by a saloonkeeper while chasing two suspects through an alley. During the chase the patrolman had knocked down the saloonkeeper, who then went into the saloon, retrieved his gun, and shot Patrolman Allen. The suspect was shot twice in the shoulder by return gunfire and then arrested by other officers.
The suspect who claimed self defense was tried and acquitted.