U.S. Marine Corps · United States

Elmer Trout

1935

Life Service Also Served In Our Keeping

Elmer A. Trout served the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Edged weapon

What Happened

Police Officer Elmer Trout succumbed to injuries sustained on February 22nd, 1930, when he attempted to disperse a large group of youths who were acting disorderly in front of a pool hall at 320 North Union Avenue in Pueblo.

A group of approximately 16 people cut him on the head and face with a knife before knocking him down and continuing to kick him. Sixteen people were arrested, but 12 were released due to uncooperative witnesses.

Officer Trout developed seizures and other complications as a result of the attack and was forced to medically retire on July 16th, 1934. He passed away as a result of the injuries on September 23rd, 1935.

Officer Trout was a United States Marine Corps WWI veteran and had served with the Pueblo Police Department for seven years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and four children.

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

Also Served

Pueblo Police Department

Police Officer

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