Patrolman Birch Puff
End of Watch: Sat, Nov 29th, 1890
Date of Incident: Sat, Nov 29th, 1890
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Service Time: 10 years
Age: 40
Incident
Patrolman Birch Puff suffered a fatal heart attack while escorting another police officer to police headquarters after the other officer had shot a subject.
The other officer and a hack driver had become engaged in a heated argument over the pending mayoral election. During the argument the hack driver assaulted the officer, took his club, and beat him. The officer then followed the man into a saloon where he fatally shot him. After shooting the man, the officer turned himself in to Officer Puff. As they walked to police headquarters Officer Puff suddenly collapsed.
The officer he was escorting proceeded to headquarters and surrendered.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Left on Friday, November 29th, 2013
RIP. Thank you.