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Patrolman William Allen Claassen | Denver Police Department, Colorado
Denver Police Department, Colorado

Patrolman

William Allen Claassen

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 11, 1953

Biographical Info

Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 11, 1953
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman William Claassen was shot and killed while he and his partner investigated a burglary-in-progress at a local pharmacy.

When they entered the store the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Claassen. Both officers were able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Patrolman Claassen was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is buried at Fairmont Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.