Merchant Policeman Alexander David Ross

Merchant Policeman Alexander David Ross | Missoula Police Department, Montana
Missoula Police Department, Montana
Merchant Policeman Alexander David Ross

Missoula Police Department, Montana

End of Watch Tuesday, March 17, 1931

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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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