Patrolman Luther Brooks
Cincinnati Police Division
Ohio
End of Watch: Friday, November 22, 1901

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Friday, November 22, 1901
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Luther Brooks accidentally shot and killed himself while crawling out of a cave. He and several other officers were searching the cave for suspects wanted in a series of freight car robberies.

Patrolman Brooks had served with the agency for 8 years.