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Alfred Allen Gifford
- Jun. 27, 1922 -
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Resided: |
IL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jun. 27, 1922 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Dept.
IL
USA |
Dept. Type: | State/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Special Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
IL
USA
Tue. Jun. 27, 1922
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Summary: |
Special Officer Alfred Gifford was shot and killed in Peoria, Illinois, while questioning a man who was walking near several boxcars.
Upon approaching the man, Officer Gifford called out to him to ask him who he was. The man immediately spun around and fired a .45-caliber pistol at Officer Gifford, striking him in the hand.
Officer Gifford drew his weapon and returned fire, striking the suspect at least once. During the ensuing shootout Officer Gifford was struck in the stomach. The suspect was able to flee and was never apprehended.
Officer Gifford was taken to Saint Francis Hospital where he died later that evening.
Officer Gifford was survived by two children.
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