Police Officer John W. Suttle
Houston Police Department
Texas

End of Watch: Monday, August 3, 1959
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Officer Suttle was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic around the scene of an accident on the Gulf Freeway at the Lombardy overpass. The vehicle that struck Officer Suttle dragged him more than 50 feet.

Officer Suttle was survived by his wife, son, parents, sister, and two brother.

 
Photograph: Police Officer John W. Suttle

Patch image: Houston Police Department, Texas

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