Jacob M. Allen was a resident of Flagstaff, Arizona.

He attended Coconino High School. ^[1] Allen was also an avid skateboarder. ^[1]

On March 3, 2017, Jacob was shot and killed outside the Hal Jensen Recreation Center in Flagstaff, Arizona. Police responded to a report of gunfire at the recreation center at about 5 p.m.

Two people were found shot, with Allen found first and pronounced dead at the scene.

The second victim had been shot but fled the scene before later being located and taken to Flagstaff Medical Center for treatment.