New Jersey State Police, New Jersey
End of Watch: Wednesday, August 28, 1985
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 2753
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 28, 1985
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Died in prison
Detective Albert Mallen was shot and killed while while serving a narcotics related search warrant in Westville. He was shot in the face with a 12-gauge shotgun while looking around a corner.
The 58-year-old suspect was sentenced to death but died of natural causes in 1989 while awaiting execution.
Detective Mallen had served with the agency for over 14 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, mother, and four sisters.