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Detective Alpheus J. Moore | Denver Police Department, Colorado
Denver Police Department, Colorado

Detective

Alpheus J. Moore

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch: Wednesday, March 20, 1895

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 19, 1895
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Detective Moore was shot and killed while attempting to recapture one of three suspects who had just escaped his custody. He was taking the three from their apartment to jail when he stopped to use a call box. The prisoners used the opportunity to escape and Detective Moore took chase of one of them. During the pursuit Detective Moore fired two shots, one a warning shot into the air, and the second a shot at the suspect. The suspect then turned and shot Detective Moore in the groin, causing severe bleeding and internal injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wound the next day. The suspect was tried and acquitted.