Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, August 22, 1916
Add to My HeroesJohn Laufhutte
Patrolman Laufhutte was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle and its occupants. No suspects were ever identified.
Patrolman Laufhutte had only been with the agency for 18 months.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 132
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Case never solved
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View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Walter Chapman of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
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