Kansas City Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Wednesday, January 8, 1969
Add to My HeroesRoger Lutcher
Patrolman Roger Lutcher was shot and killed while assisting another officer pursuing a suspect. The officers chased the man down an alley and ordered the man to stop. The suspect followed their orders but as they approached he pulled a handgun and opened fire, killing Patrolman Lutcher. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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