Patrolman John H. House
St. Joseph Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, July 28, 1922

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Friday, July 28, 1922
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman House was accidentally shot and killed by another officer after responding to a domestic disturbance call for the second time in one night. The other officer on the scene had fired a warning shot through the floor, striking Patrolman House in the leg. Patrolman House did not receive prompt medical attention, causing the wound to become fatal.

He had been with the agency for three years.