Railroad Policeman John P. Aracher
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Thursday, January 19, 1922

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 19, 1922
Incident Location: West Virginia
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Railroad Policeman John Aracher was accidentally shot and killed by a trooper from West Virginia State Police as the two engaged a robbery suspect in a shootout.

Policeman Aracher was taken to Morgantown City Hospital, where he exonerated the trooper before succumbing to his wounds.