United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Albert John Mallen
1985
Albert J. Mallen Sr. served the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years. Albert served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Albert Mallen was shot and killed while serving a narcotics-related search warrant at the 200 block of Station Avenue in Westville. He was shot in the face with a 12-gauge shotgun while looking around a corner. Another officer returned fire, wounding the suspect with non-life-threatening wounds. The 58-year-old suspect was sentenced to death but died of natural causes in 1989 while awaiting execution. Detective Mallen was a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and a National Guard veteran who had served with the New Jersey State Police for over 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, mother, and four sisters.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
New Jersey State Police
Detective
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