Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, August 22, 1916
John 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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