William H. Beck

Death by Force
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On May 2, 1908, Denver Police Department's Policeman William H. Beck was fatally shot while patrolling his beat on 16th Street in Denver, Colorado. Around 3:00 a.m., during his routine patrol, he noticed the rear door of a business ajar. Entering the premises to investigate and leave a note for the owner, he was confronted by an unknown assailant who shot him before fleeing the scene.

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    Victim Details

    William H. Beck

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Denver

    CO

    1908-05-02

    William

    H. Beck

    01/06/2025

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