Patrolman John W. Leiter
Kansas City Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Thursday, December 16, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, December 15, 1926
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Leiter was on patrol in the 2300 block of Park Street when his motorcycle struck a pothole. Patrolman Leiter was thrown from the motorcycle and seriously injured. He died the next day from his injuries.

Patrolman Leiter had served with the agency for 5 years. He survived by his wife.