Allen Moore

Death by Force

In the early morning hours of May 22, 1901, a tragic accident claimed the life of 40-year-old White / Caucasian male, Allen Moore, the first Lawrence police officer to die in the line of duty. Known at the time as the “North Lawrence Officer,” he had just begun his midnight shift and was at the Union Pacific train depot. While inside the telegraph office, Moore, a respected figure in the community, was seated in a chair. As was customary for officers of that era for quick access to their wea ...Read More