Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, November 23, 2017
Add to My HeroesDamon Charles Allen
Trooper Damon Allen was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on I-45 in Freestone County, just south of Fairfield, at approximately 4:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day.
He had contacted the driver and was returning to his patrol car when the man exited his car and opened fire with a rifle. Trooper Allen was killed at the scene.
The man was located in Waller County several hours later and taken into custody after exchanging shots with officers.
Trooper Allen had served with the Texas Highway Patrol for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 10525
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 231 ReflectionsRest in Peace Trooper Allen. Your life will never be forgotten. Your dedicated service forever honored. As we were traveling south of Fairfield on I 45, we noticed flowers and a thin blue line flag. We knew it meant a fallen blue family member and found your story on the ODMP Thinking of you, your family, friends and colleagues.
Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz G. Birk
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