In 1882, Allee became deputy sheriff of Karnes County south of San Antonio. That same year, he shot and killed a robbery suspect under questionable circumstances; it was claimed that Allee was settling an old score. He was charged, but not convicted, of the man's murder.
While deputy sheriff of Frio County, Allee became involved in a disagreement with another deputy about which man was the faster draw. Packing two six-guns, Allee shot the man eight times, killing him instantly. He was again acquitted of the charge of murder when witnesses testified that the other deputy had drawn his gun first, and Allee only defended himself.
In September 1888, Allee was assigned to hunt down Brack Cornett , a train and bank robber, whom he tracked to the town of Frio and shot dead after a running gun battle on horseback.
In 1896, Allee died of knife wounds sustained in a fight with Marshal A.J. Bartholomew in Laredo, Texas.
Allee's grandson (Alfred Young Allee) was a notable Texas Ranger for thirty-seven years.
In 1882, Allee became deputy sheriff of Karnes County south of San Antonio. That same year, he shot and killed a robbery suspect under questionable circumstances; it was claimed that Allee was settling an old score. He was charged, but not convicted, of the man's murder.
While deputy sheriff of Frio County, Allee became involved in a disagreement with another deputy about which man was the faster draw. Packing two six-guns, Allee shot the man eight times, killing him instantly. He was again acquitted of the charge of murder when witnesses testified that the other deputy had drawn his gun first, and Allee only defended himself.
In September 1888, Allee was assigned to hunt down Brack Cornett , a train and bank robber, whom he tracked to the town of Frio and shot dead after a running gun battle on horseback.
In 1896, Allee died of knife wounds sustained in a fight with Marshal A.J. Bartholomew in Laredo, Texas.
Allee's grandson (Alfred Young Allee) was a notable Texas Ranger for thirty-seven years.
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