Scranton Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, July 31, 1927
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: July 30, 1927
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Patrolman John Loftus succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by an automobile on Providence Road.
He had just reported to duty and was walking to his normal beat. He was struck as he attempted to cross the road with a civilian. The driver, who happened to be Patrolman Loftus' cousin, put him in the car and drove him to the hospital. Patrolman Loftus succumbed to internal injuries the following day.
Patrolman Loftus was survived by his wife, father, two sisters, and three brothers.