Patrolman James Albey, North East Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman James Albey

North East Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, November 11, 1910

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James Albey

Patrolman James Albey was shot and killed while investigating complaints that four men had boarded a streetcar, refused to pay and were causing a disturbance at 11:50 pm.

As he confronted the men in front of the Haynes Hotel one of the men produced a handgun and shot Patrolman Albey four times.

Patrolman Albey died of his wounds shortly after midnight while being taken to an Erie hospital on a streetcar.

All four were apprehended.

Patrolman Albey had only served with the North East Borough Police Department for one month. He was survived by his wife of three days.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 1 month
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, November 10, 1910
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Apprehended

disturbance

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yesterday marked the 114th year since your tragic death which ended your short career and sadly your even shorter marriage. Your wife must have been devastated as I am sure the rest of your family was.
Today we remember you as the Officer who defiantly put Service above Self.. your bravery will live on forever and you will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Patrolman Albey.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 12, 2024