Bio & Incident Details
Age: 68
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: West Virginia
Incident Date: 5/1/1941
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Officer John Sutfin succumbed to wounds received the previous day when he was shot in Kenova, West Virginia, while attempting to arrest an armed robbery suspect. Other officers were able to return fire and kill the suspect. Officer Sutfin was taken to Rife-Ferguson Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Sutfin had served with the agency for over 20 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, three sons, and brother.
