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Patrolman John W. Leiter | Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman

John W. Leiter

Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Thursday, December 16, 1926

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: December 15, 1926
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Leiter was on patrol in the 2300 block of Park Street when his motorcycle struck a pothole. Patrolman Leiter was thrown from the motorcycle and seriously injured. He died the next day from his injuries.

Patrolman Leiter had served with the agency for 5 years. He survived by his wife.