Deputy Sheriff Dennis R. Allred

Deputy Sheriff Dennis R. Allred | Kitsap County Sheriff's Department, Washington
Kitsap County Sheriff's Department, Washington
Deputy Sheriff Dennis R. Allred

Kitsap County Sheriff's Department, Washington

End of Watch Wednesday, April 19, 1978

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Dennis R. Allred

Deputy Sheriff Dennis Allred was shot and killed after stopping to help at the scene of what he believed to be a stranded motorist towing another vehicle.

The vehicle turned out to be stolen. As he spoke with two occupants a third unseen occupant shot him in the back of the head. All three were captured a few days later.

The shooter was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. His sentenced was later commuted to life without parole. Later his sentence was commuted a third time to 50 years to life. He was denied parole in 2011 and again in 2015. He will be eligible for parole again in 2020. The other two suspects were convicted of second degree murder.

Deputy Allred had served with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Department for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his daughter.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 2 years, 6 months
  • Badge 35

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
  • Offender Sentenced to death
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Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scriptures on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

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