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Policeman John Spellman | Denver Police Department, Colorado
Denver Police Department, Colorado

Policeman

John Spellman

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch: Monday, June 18, 1906

Biographical Info

Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 18, 1906
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 to 15 years

Policeman Spellman was shot and killed while attempting to arrest three drunken men creating a disturbance on 19th Street. After giving them a warning he attempted to arrest them. One of the suspects shot him twice, fatally wounding him.

The suspect was arrested the next day and charged with Policeman Spellman's murder. He was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison.