William Griffith

Death by Force

On August 13, 1899, Denver Police Officer William Griffith lost his life in a tragic and chaotic incident that also claimed the life of his colleague, Thomas J. Clifford. The events unfolded in the lower downtown area of Denver, Colorado.

The incident began when Officer Thomas J. Clifford was shot by a soldier named Llewellyn. Clifford had been alerted to a disturbance involving a soldier flourishing a gun near the Alcazar. As Clifford approached, Llewellyn drew his gun and shot Cliffor ...Read More

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