Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, February 2, 1968
Add to My HeroesHugh Levon Butler
Patrolman Hugh Butler was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a tavern at 3502 Troost Street to investigate a report of a man with a gun.
When they arrived at the tavern, they were met with gunfire and exchanged fire with the gunman. Patrolman Butler was killed, his partner was wounded, and the gunman was seriously wounded. Four days later, it was determined that Patrolman Butler's partner had accidentally shot him.
Patrolman Butler was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Kansas City Police Department for four years.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRemembering my brother today. A beautiful, honest man who was always protective of others and me.
I was always so proud of my big brother “Butch”.
~ Catherine Carol Aliff
20 years civilian service with the KCPD
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January 13, 2024
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