Allen Britt

Death by Force

Allen Britt, a young piano player, met a tragic end on October 18, 1899, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was fatally shot by Frankie Baker, a well-known figure in the city's red-light district. The incident occurred at 212 Targee Street, a location now approximately where the Enterprise Center stands. The altercation between Britt and Baker began when Britt, allegedly intoxicated and armed with a knife, confronted Baker. In self-defense, Baker shot Britt, who succumbed to his injuries a few days late ...Read More

Allen Britt (1882-1899) - Find a Grave Memorial

Frankie Baker - "He Done Her Wrong"

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