Patrolman Louis Box
Rocky Ford Police Department
Colorado
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 18, 1945

Biographical Info
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Wednesday, April 18, 1945
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Box was attempting to arrest a 26 year old army private wanted in connection with assaulting a 15-year-old girl. As Patrolman Box questioned the man, he suddenly produced a knife and cut Patrolman Box's throat.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. On October 17, 1945, President Truman commutted his sentence to life in prison.

Patrolman Box had been with agency for six years and is survived by his wife and six children.