Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, March 25, 1972
Add to My HeroesAllen Perry Camp
Officer Allen Camp was shot and killed by two juveniles as he investigated a burglary at a school. While in the school the two boys, ages 13 and 15, jumped him and took his weapon and then shot him in the chest. The 15-year-old boy had committed over 200 burglaries in the area before the shooting. Both were tried as adults and sentenced to life.
Officer Camp had been with the agency for one year and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 3037
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 27 ReflectionsOfficer Camp,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dallas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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