Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Laufhutte was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle and its occupants on Beck Street near Third Street. Two men were arrested and charged with his murder and plead not guilty. No further information has been found. Patrolman Laufhutte had only been with the Columbus Division of Police for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman Laufhutte gave the Columbus Division of Police 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Laufhutte.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John Laufhutte is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Columbus Division of Police, 36 of 59 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Laufhutte's cause is highlighted.
How John Laufhutte Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Laufhutte is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Laufhutte was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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