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Police Officer James J. Auter | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer

James J. Auter

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, October 15, 1953

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 10/15/1953

Weapon: Officer's knife

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Auter, a rookie officer, was killed when he was hit by a bullet from his service revolver when it fell from its holster at 18th Street and Ridge Avenue. He and another officer were investigating a numbers-writing operation at the time.

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May you always rest in peace and know that you will always be remembered.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police
October 15, 2007

 

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