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Resided:
IA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 17, 1925
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 28 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Police Dept.
IA
USA
Dept. Type:
State/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
4 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IA
USA
Sun. May. 17, 1925
Summary:
Police Officer Allen Shoemaker was shot and killed while conducting a train check in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Officer Shoemaker ran across nine men riding in the gondola car. Officer Shoemaker turned his flashlight on them and demanded to know what they were doing. One man drew a gun and shot Officer Shoemaker.
The suspect then fired three more shots at Officer Shoemaker while he lay against the suspect wounded.
Officer Shoemaker had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife.
