Roll of Honor
Alfred Allen Gifford
Incident
Location: Illinois Weapon: Handgun; .45 caliber Offender: Never apprehended
Special Officer Alfred Gifford was shot and killed in Peoria, Illinois, while questioning a man who was walking near several boxcars.
Upon approaching the man, Officer Gifford called out to him to ask him who he was. The man immediately spun around and fired a .45-caliber pistol at Officer Gifford, striking him in the hand.
Officer Gifford drew his weapon and returned fire, striking the suspect at least once. During the ensuing shootout Officer Gifford was struck in the stomach. The suspect was able to flee and was never apprehended.
Officer Gifford was taken to Saint Francis Hospital where he died later that evening.
Officer Gifford was survived by two children.
Survivors
Officer Gifford was survived by two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Gifford served with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rock Island community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Gifford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Officer Alfred Allen Gifford is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department, 13 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alfred Allen Gifford's cause is highlighted.
How Alfred Allen Gifford Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alfred Allen Gifford is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alfred Allen Gifford was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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