Car thief shot, 1958

2 images. Car thief shot, 31 March 1958. Larry Alderson -- 37 years (traffic patrolman); Detective Fred L. Laughlin; Unidentified suspect lies dead in alleyway at 1050 South Marietta Avenue.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Rustan. Date: 1958-03-31. Reporter: Cowles. Assignment: Car thief shot. Special instructions: Dry for council. 38: Traffic Patrolman Larry Alderson, 37, Hollenbeck station, who was shot at by fleeing car thief after chasing two in stolen car. 95-93-94-49-50-37: General view at scene of shooting of one of suspects who lies dead in alleyway near 1050 South Marietta Avenue. 96: Lieutenant Detective Fred L. Laughlin of Hollenbeck station, standing over dead body of suspect. In background is shack where suspect hid".