Kansas City Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 8, 1969
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 8, 1969
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Roger Lutcher was shot and killed while assisting another officer pursuing a suspect. The officers chased the man down an alley and ordered the man to stop. The suspect followed their orders but as they approached he pulled a handgun and opened fire, killing Patrolman Lutcher. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect.