Policeman James Shannon

Policeman James Shannon

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Saturday, April 4, 1925

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James Shannon

Policeman James Shannon was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man near 34th and Williams Streets.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life. He was paroled in 1937. A year later his parole was revoked and he was returned to prison for robbing three people in Denver.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Paroled in 1937
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Officer Shannon,
On today. The 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Denver.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 4, 2025

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