Wichita Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Saturday, November 5, 1921
Add to My HeroesA. L. Young
Patrolman A.L. Young was shot and killed when he was ambushed while walking his beat in an alley near the intersection of West Eleventh Street and Lewellyn Street. The suspect who murdered him was the leader of a local gang that went on to murder Patrolman Robert Fitzpatrick and Detective Charles Hoffman three weeks later.
The suspect was shot and killed by another officer after murdering Detective Charles Hoffman.
Patrolman Young was survived by his son and is buried in Englewood Cemetery, Englewood, Clark County, Kansas.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsI am honored to be the great-grandson of Patrolman Albert L. Young. His son (Leonard Young) was the father of my mother (Myrna Young), both of Englewood, KS. I wish everyone would reaffirm their love and respect for all law enforcement officers, and never forget the profound debt of gratitude we owe to them for their courageous service and sacrifice--especially the ultimate sacrifice made by every single officer fallen in the line of duty. We love you, and will never forget you!
George R. Mattern
Great-grandson
June 16, 2020
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