Valdosta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 16, 1883
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 16, 1883
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer James Allen was shot and killed after responding to an emergency call of three men attempting to break into a resident's home. Officer Allen was shot as he attempted to place the suspects under arrest.
Officer Allen was survived by his wife and five children. He was a Confederate Civil War Veteran who served as a private in the 3rd Georgia Calvary, Company A.