Police Officer John W. Sutfin
Norfolk and Western Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Friday, May 2, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 68
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 1, 1941
Incident Location: West Virginia
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

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.