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Patrolman Walter E. Rauch | Dayton Police Department, Ohio Dayton Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Walter E. Rauch

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Sunday, December 25, 1927

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: 6 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/25/1927

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Patrolman Walter Rauch was shot and killed while searching the area for two subjects that had robbed three people on Christmas Eve and early Christmas morning.

Patrolman Rauch went to a location known as a possible hangout of thug types, and his body was found shortly afterwards. It is believed that he may have surprised the suspects, and was shot by the them. The shooter was never apprehended.
Patrolman Rauch had been employed with the Dayton Police Department for six years and was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 84thth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I was saddened to see that Christmas Day is the eow for so many, many officers. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011

 

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