Officer Julius Sauter, Somerville Police Department, New Jersey

Officer Julius Sauter

Somerville Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Saturday, February 3, 1917

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Julius Sauter

Officer Sauter was shot and killed after coming across a man who was about the commit suicide. The man had been drinking and was preparing to shoot himself when he suddenly turned the gun on Officer Sauter and shot him. The suspect then shot himself, dying two days later.

Officer Sauter, who served as a private in Company H (Guard Unit) during the Spanish American War, was a 12-year veteran of the police department. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Committed suicide

suicide attempt

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Officer Sauter,
On today, the 108th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 3, 2025