Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Sunday, March 24, 1929
Add to My HeroesClarence W. Alston
Patrolman Alston was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity at Colfax and Broadway. He observed two men pulling a third man out of a car. He ran up to the vehicle, stuck his head in the window, and demanded to know what was going on. One of the men in the vehicle opened fire, striking Patrolman Alston in the head. One of the suspects was apprehended and the second committed suicide.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender One committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Alston.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 14, 2021
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