Patrolman William Allen Claassen
Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Wednesday, February 11, 1953
Add to My HeroesWilliam Allen Claassen
Patrolman William Claassen was shot and killed while he and his partner investigated a burglary-in-progress at a local pharmacy.
When they entered the store the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Claassen. Both officers were able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Patrolman Claassen was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is buried at Fairmont Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 4, 2022
