Career
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. lieutenant 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.
lieutenant must be said, however, that despite his penchant for shooting seemingly defenseless targets, Allee was not himself a coward. 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 was stabbed to death in a barroom brawl in Laredo in Webb County in south Texas.
Allee"s grandson (Alfred Young Allee) was a notable Texas Ranger for thirty-seven years.
