Officer Albert L. Colson, Exeter Police Department, New Hampshire

Officer Albert L. Colson

Exeter Police Department, New Hampshire

End of Watch Thursday, July 3, 1924

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Albert L. Colson

Officer Albert Colson was shot and killed when he attempted to quell a disturbance being caused by several boys near an elderly man's home on Franklin Street in Exeter.

The boys were there, teasing the homeowner. As Officer Colson attempted to take a weapon away from the homeowner, he and another man were shot and killed with a second gun that he had not seen.

The 74-year-old suspect was arrested, charged with murder, and sent to prison, where he died in 1928.

Officer Colson had served with the Exeter Police Department for ten years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Died in prison

disturbance

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Offier Colson, it has been 100 years since you were taken from us. New Hampshire law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 3, 2024