Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, January 31, 1931
Add to My HeroesBasil Duke Offutt
Patrolman Offutt was struck and killed by a bus while crossing the street at 10th and Broadway in front of Union Station at 12:25 a.m. He was approaching a car to issue a ticket at the time.
Patrolman Offutt had served with the Louisville Police Department for 12 years.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour 12 years, 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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