Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Alexander Algeo was fatally wounded as he patrolled the corner of Magazine and Common Streets.
Shortly after a political rally let out of the Bank's Arcade, several citizens heard a loud sound and rushed to the area that Officer Algeo was patrolling. They discovered Officer Algeo lying in the street with a severe head wound and took him to the police station for treatment.
Officer Algeo lost consciousness shortly after telling witnesses that he was worried for his wife and children and remained unconscious until he succumbed to his injuries nine days later.
Initially, the cause of Officer Algeo's wounds was unclear, as there were no witnesses to the incident, and those who claimed to have spoken to Officer Algeo before he lost consciousness gave contradictory statements about how the officer said he had been injured. However, a postmortem examination revealed that the officer's skull had been fractured by a gunshot fired at close range.
No suspects were ever identified in the case.
Officer Algeo was a veteran of the Mexican-American War and had served with the New Orleans Police Department for several years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Algeo served with the New Orleans Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Orleans community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Alexander Algeo served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Police Officer Alexander Algeo is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 61.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New Orleans Police Department, 86 of 128 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alexander Algeo's cause is highlighted.
How Alexander Algeo Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alexander Algeo is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alexander Algeo was killed by handgun; pistol.
Incident Location
Military Service
Alexander Algeo served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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