Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Saturday, August 23, 1919
Add to My HeroesAlonzo C. Speece
Patrolman Speece was shot and killed while questioning a suspect at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life.
Patrolman Speece was a widower at the time of his murder.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location West Virginia
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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