Lieutenant James O. Pugh, Wichita Police Department, Kansas

Lieutenant James O. Pugh

Wichita Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Thursday, July 31, 1930

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James O. Pugh

Lieutenant Jimmie Pugh was killed in a motorcycle accident while searching for suspects in a robbery case.

He was returning from the northern part of Sedgwick County when he collided with a car. He was taken to the hospital, where his leg was amputated. He needed a blood transfusion a few days later but died after developing tetanus.

Lieutenant Pugh was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Wichita Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 2 years, 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Sunday, July 20, 1930

motorcycle, patrol

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I recently learned about your sacrifice and being related to you. Thank you for your service and I wish we could have met. You were my great grandmas brother and she passed from a car wreck a year later in Wichita. RIP my Angels.

Heather Chapman
Great Niece

June 5, 2025