Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Thursday, July 5, 1945
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 4, 1945
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Patrolman Hall was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a vehicle that had just been stolen. When the stopped it two suspects fled on foot and split up. Patrolman Hall's partner heard Patrolman Hall's shotgun and discharge and heard several other shots. He found Patrolman Hall and the suspect suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to a local hospital where Patrolman Hall succumbed to his injuries the next day
The suspect, 20, was convicted of murder and an unrelated armed robbery and sentenced to life in prison. On July 11, 1957, his sentence was commuted to 25 years to life, making him eligible for parole in 18 months.