Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Friday, July 9, 1926
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 352
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 9, 1926
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Convicted of manslaughter
Officer John Buchanan was shot and killed through a closet door by a suspect the officers were chasing. As Officer Buchanan stood outside the door and ordered the man out the suspect opened fire. The suspect was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to two to 21 years in prison. The man died in 1971.
Officer Buchanan had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife.