Patrolman John Ruffolo, Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

Patrolman John Ruffolo

Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, February 19, 1934

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John Ruffolo

Patrolman John Ruffolo was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured while investigating an accident in the area of 45th Street and Prospect Street.

He died from his injuries four months later.

Patrolman Ruffolo was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Kansas City Police Department for less than one year. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 44
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Sunday, October 22, 1933

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Patrolman Ruffolo,
On today, the 90th 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. Navy during World War I.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 19, 2024