Police Officer Henry G. Puffer
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 8, 1927

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 8, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Puffer was shot and killed when he interrupted to men robbing a service station at Vinewood and West Warren. The suspects opened fire on him before he could draw his weapon. Although mortally wounded, he chased the suspects a short distance before collapsing. He was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Puffer had served with the Detroit Police Department for 2 years.