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Officers, public honor slain Southport Lt. Aaron Allan

Pallbearers, carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession for Allan on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Pallbearers, carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession for Allan on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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A woman wipes away tears as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
A woman wipes away tears as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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A portrait of slain Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan is stationed infant of his vehicle at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
A portrait of slain Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan is stationed infant of his vehicle at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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Hoosiers pay their respects as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Hoosiers pay their respects as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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A hearse carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan is shown arriving at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of Allan's funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
A hearse carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan is shown arriving at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of Allan's funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Monte Nunn leaves remembrances for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at Southport Police Station before his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Monte Nunn leaves remembrances for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at Southport Police Station before his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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The funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
The funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly spoke at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, during a service for Southport Lt. Aaron Allan in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly spoke at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, during a service for Southport Lt. Aaron Allan in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Olivia Decker and her family wait for the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to arrive at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Olivia Decker and her family wait for the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to arrive at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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Mary Buis awaits the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Mary Buis awaits the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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Southport Officer Rick McKim stands at attention for the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Southport Officer Rick McKim stands at attention for the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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The funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
The funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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Hoosiers pay their respects as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Hoosiers pay their respects as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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An officer saluted as pallbearers, carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
An officer saluted as pallbearers, carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Officers salute as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Officers salute as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb pauses at the casket containing Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, after Holcomb made his remarks during Allan's funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb pauses at the casket containing Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, after Holcomb made his remarks during Allan's funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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A young boy holds flowers as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
A young boy holds flowers as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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Pallbearers carry the casket of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, as it leaves Bankers Life Fieldhouse during the funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Pallbearers carry the casket of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, as it leaves Bankers Life Fieldhouse during the funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Salutes as pallbearers carry the casket of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, as it leaves Bankers Life Fieldhouse during the funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Salutes as pallbearers carry the casket of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, as it leaves Bankers Life Fieldhouse during the funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Hoosiers pay their respects as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Hoosiers pay their respects as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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A woman captures the moment as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
A woman captures the moment as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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Pallbearers carry the casket of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, as it leaves Bankers Life Fieldhouse during the funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Pallbearers carry the casket of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, as it leaves Bankers Life Fieldhouse during the funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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A soldier watches as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
A soldier watches as the funeral procession for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrives at Southport Police Station for his final 1042 roll call on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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Police cadets wait outside Bankers Life Fieldhouse to view the casket of Southport  Lt. Aaron Allan, during Allan's funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Police cadets wait outside Bankers Life Fieldhouse to view the casket of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, during Allan's funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Kathy Hendrickson waits for the casket of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to pass by the Southport Police Station after his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car crash on Indianapolis' south side on July 27, 2017.
Kathy Hendrickson waits for the casket of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to pass by the Southport Police Station after his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allen was gunned down while responding to a car crash on Indianapolis' south side on July 27, 2017.
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People line the windows inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse to see the casket of Southport  Lt. Aaron Allan, during Allan's funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
People line the windows inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse to see the casket of Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, during Allan's funeral service and procession in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Mourners pay their respects to slain Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, during his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Mourners pay their respects to slain Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, during his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport Police Station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was fatally shot while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport Police Station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Allen was fatally shot while responding to a car accident on July 27, 2017.
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The waiting hearse containing the casket and body of Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, during a funeral service and procession, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
The waiting hearse containing the casket and body of Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, during a funeral service and procession, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Well-wishers pay respects to slain Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, as they passed by his casket at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Well-wishers pay respects to slain Southport Lt. Aaron Allan, as they passed by his casket at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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The waiting hearse containing the casket and body of Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, during a funeral service and procession, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
The waiting hearse containing the casket and body of Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, during a funeral service and procession, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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A hearse carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
A hearse carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of slain Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport Police Station on the day of his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of slain Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport Police Station on the day of his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Officers awaited at sunrise for the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Officers awaited at sunrise for the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Reserve Officer Bill Kennedy adds his signature to a flag signed by fellow officers in remembrance of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day Allen was laid to rest on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Reserve Officer Bill Kennedy adds his signature to a flag signed by fellow officers in remembrance of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day Allen was laid to rest on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Pallbearers, who will carry the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Pallbearers, who will carry the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in advance of a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Members of a law enforcement family show their support for fallen  Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan as they await the passing of his funeral procession at the Southport police station on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allan was fatally shot on July 27.
Members of a law enforcement family show their support for fallen Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan as they await the passing of his funeral procession at the Southport police station on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allan was fatally shot on July 27.
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Pallbearers, carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Pallbearers, carrying the body of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan, arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a funeral service and procession on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Robert Scheer/IndyStar
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan parked outside the Southport police station on the day of his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan parked outside the Southport police station on the day of his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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A photo and remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
A photo and remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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A street near the Southport police station was renamed Aaron Allan Way in remembrance of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan. Allan was fatally shot while investigating a crash on July 27, 2017.
A street near the Southport police station was renamed Aaron Allan Way in remembrance of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan. Allan was fatally shot while investigating a crash on July 27, 2017.
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Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allen was fatally shot on July 27, while responding to a car crash on the south side.
Remembrances cover the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allen was fatally shot on July 27, while responding to a car crash on the south side.
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Remembrances, including a photo of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan walking his son to the bus to start school, covered Allan's patrol vehicle at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Remembrances, including a photo of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan walking his son to the bus to start school, covered Allan's patrol vehicle at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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A woman prays over the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allen was slain while responding to a crash on July 27.
A woman prays over the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan at the Southport police station on the day of his funeral on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allen was slain while responding to a crash on July 27.
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A Purple Heart was left on a flag as part of a remembrance for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan outside the Southport police station after his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
A Purple Heart was left on a flag as part of a remembrance for Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan outside the Southport police station after his funeral at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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Chris Jameson drapes his car with flags in support of local police, as he waits for the casket of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to  pass by the Southport police station on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
Chris Jameson drapes his car with flags in support of local police, as he waits for the casket of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to pass by the Southport police station on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
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A boy waits for the casket of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to  pass by the Southport police station after his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allen was fatally shot on July 27 while responding to a crash.
A boy waits for the casket of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to pass by the Southport police station after his funeral ceremony at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Allen was fatally shot on July 27 while responding to a crash.
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A remembrance was left beside the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan outside the Southport Police Station. Allan was fatally shot on July 27, 2017, while he was responding to a crash.
A remembrance was left beside the patrol vehicle of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan outside the Southport Police Station. Allan was fatally shot on July 27, 2017, while he was responding to a crash.
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A mourner carries a white carnation with a red dot to lay on the casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The white of the flower represents purity and the goodness of the officer who died.  The red dot symbolizes the blood shed by the slain officer.
A mourner carries a white carnation with a red dot to lay on the casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017. The white of the flower represents purity and the goodness of the officer who died. The red dot symbolizes the blood shed by the slain officer.
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One of Lt. Aaron Allan's sons talks with someone during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
One of Lt. Aaron Allan's sons talks with someone during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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A cover for the casket lays ready to use during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
A cover for the casket lays ready to use during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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Mourners enter the Heroes of Public Service area for the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
Mourners enter the Heroes of Public Service area for the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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A caisson stands with a flag-draped casket delivering Lt. Aaron Allan to the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
A caisson stands with a flag-draped casket delivering Lt. Aaron Allan to the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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A caisson stands with a flag-draped casket delivering Lt. Aaron Allan to the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
A caisson stands with a flag-draped casket delivering Lt. Aaron Allan to the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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A caisson stands with a flag-draped casket delivering Lt. Aaron Allan to the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
A caisson stands with a flag-draped casket delivering Lt. Aaron Allan to the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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Officers carry the flag-draped casket of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.  They removed the casket from the caisson which delivered it to the Heroes of Public Safety area of the cemetery.
Officers carry the flag-draped casket of Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan to the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017. They removed the casket from the caisson which delivered it to the Heroes of Public Safety area of the cemetery.
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A riderless horse is quietly taken passed the gravesite of Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, during his graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
A riderless horse is quietly taken passed the gravesite of Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, during his graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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Officers fold the American flag that was draped atop Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan's casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The flag is folded and given to Allan's wife.
Officers fold the American flag that was draped atop Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan's casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017. The flag is folded and given to Allan's wife.
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Officers fold the American flag that was draped atop Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan's casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The flag is folded and given to Allan's wife.
Officers fold the American flag that was draped atop Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan's casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017. The flag is folded and given to Allan's wife.
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After officers folded the American flag that was draped atop Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan's casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017, it is given to another to hand to Allan's wife.
After officers folded the American flag that was draped atop Southport Police Lt. Aaron Allan's casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery, Saturday, August 5, 2017, it is given to another to hand to Allan's wife.
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A Southport Police Department officer lays a white carnation with a red dot on the casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The white of the flower represents purity and the goodness of the officer who died.  The red dot symbolizes the blood shed by the slain officer.
A Southport Police Department officer lays a white carnation with a red dot on the casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017. The white of the flower represents purity and the goodness of the officer who died. The red dot symbolizes the blood shed by the slain officer.
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Mourners file by to lay white carnations with red dots on the casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.  The white of the flower represents purity and the goodness of the officer who died.  The red dot symbolizes the blood shed by the slain officer.
Mourners file by to lay white carnations with red dots on the casket during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017. The white of the flower represents purity and the goodness of the officer who died. The red dot symbolizes the blood shed by the slain officer.
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IMPD Chief of Police Bryan Roach, Mayor Joe Hogsett, and other representatives of the law enforcement community pause as they file in for the start of the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
IMPD Chief of Police Bryan Roach, Mayor Joe Hogsett, and other representatives of the law enforcement community pause as they file in for the start of the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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Taps were played during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
Taps were played during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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A sea of officers and supporters of the law enforcement community come together during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
A sea of officers and supporters of the law enforcement community come together during the graveside ceremony at Crown Hill Cemetery for Southport Police Department Lt. Aaron Allan, Saturday, August 5, 2017.
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