Police Officer Mark W. Allen, Jr.

Police Officer Mark W. Allen, Jr. | Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania
Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania
Police Officer Mark W. Allen, Jr.

Chester City Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Saturday, February 1, 1902

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Mark W. Allen, Jr.

Police Officer Mark Allen was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call near Third and Pusey Streets. After arriving on the scene he was shot in the leg and head by the male suspect. Officer Allen was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect was apprehended, sentenced to death, and executed on April 23, 1903.

Officer Allen was survived by his parents.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Executed in 1903

domestic violence

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On this 119th anniversary of your untimely and heroic death, please know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

February 1, 2021

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