Albuquerque Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Monday, January 15, 1912
Add to My HeroesAlexander Knapp
Officer Alexander Knapp was shot and killed while escorting a man to jail.
Officer Knapp was unarmed when he observed the intoxicated man and offered to walk him home. When the man refused to answer any questions Officer Knapp arrested him. During the walk to jail, the suspect fired a .25 caliber pistol from inside of his coat, striking Officer Knapp in the chest. Officer Knapp was able to subdue the suspect and positively identify him. Officer Knapp was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Officer Knapp had served with the Albuquerque Police Department for ten. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, January 12, 1912
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
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