Patrolman Allen J. Althoff, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Allen J. Althoff

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, October 20, 1925

Allen J. Althoff

Patrolman Allen Althoff was shot and killed by a man he had just arrested for theft. The man attempted to escape and shot Patrolman Althoff.

Patrolman Althoff had served with the agency for nearly 11 years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 10 years, 9 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Allen J. Althoff Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio and the additional 58 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

End of Watch: Tuesday, October 20, 1925

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 20, 2017