Police Officer Arthur B. Luntsford
Seattle Police Department
Washington
End of Watch: Sunday, January 21, 1923

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 20, 1923
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Officer Luntsford was shot and killed by a robbery suspect, after he and his partner were informed that two men were planning to commit a robbery in the area. When the officers approached the two suspects, one suspect produced a handgun and shot Officer Luntsford. Before his partner was able to draw his weapon, the suspect turned his gun on himself.

Officer Luntsford had been with the Seattle Police Department for four years and was survived by his wife and daughter.