Missoula Police Department, Montana
End of Watch Tuesday, March 17, 1931
Alexander David Ross
Merchant Policeman Alexander Ross was shot and killed while escorting a prisoner to the police station. He had arrested the man after observing him and another man steal gas from a filling station. He was able to catch one of the men, but the other escaped.
As he walked the man to the police station, the man produced a handgun and shot Policeman Ross in the stomach. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Policeman Ross had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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