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Mark Allen

Case from Chester, PA dated Feb 01, 1902

Victim Details

Mark W. Allen, Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Chester

PA

1902-02-01

32

Mark

Allen

07/20/2026

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In the early winter of 1902, a pall of sorrow fell over the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, with the violent death of one of its own. Mark W. Allen, Jr., a 32-year-old male police officer, lost his life in the line of duty. On the first of February, Officer Allen was responding to a domestic disturbance, a call that too often carries unforeseen dangers for law enforcement.

The incident unfolded near the intersection of Third and Pusey Streets. Upon his arrival at the scene, Officer Allen w ...
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    I'm really struck thinking about the family of Officer Mark W. Allen Jr. It must have been such a de... ...Read More
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    Mark W. Allen Jr.'s story is such a powerful reminder of the risks police officers face every day. I... ...Read More
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