Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 22, 1916
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: 132
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 22, 1916
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Arrested
Patrolman John Laufhutte was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle and its occupants on Beck Street near Third Street.
Two men were arrested and charged with his murder and plead not guilty. No further information has been found.
Patrolman Laufhutte had only been with the Columbus Division of Police for 18 months. He was survived by his wife and son.