St. Joseph Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, July 28, 1922
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: July 28, 1922
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman John House was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while responding to a domestic disturbance call at 2502 South 4th Street 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.
Patrolman House had served with the St. Joseph Police Department for three years.