Police Officer Amos J. Comer, Seattle Police Department, Washington

Police Officer Amos J. Comer

Seattle Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Saturday, July 5, 1924

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Amos J. Comer

Police Officer Amos Comer was shot and killed after responding to a report of a disturbance at a social club at 614 Jackson Street.

It was reported that a man inside the club had threatened to, "Shoot the first guy who bothers me." When Officer Comer began to search the suspect, the suspect pulled a gun and shot Officer Comer.

The 42-year-old suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and hanged on February 26, 1926, at Walla Walla Penitentiary.

Officer Comer and been a member of the Seattle Police Department for 12 years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, July 4, 1924
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1926

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Officer Comer,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Seattle. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 5, 2024