Somerville Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Saturday, February 3, 1917
Add to My HeroesJulius 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer 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
