JOHN TOBIA RUTH
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Officer Rank: Chief of Police
Memorial Panel: 49-W: 21
Department: Lehman Township, Pennsylvania, P.D.
End of Watch: July 20, 1930
Cause: SHOT
Age: 49
Years of Service: 6
Description: Chief Ruth and Patrolman Higgins were investigating the murders of three family members which occurred the previous night. As he approached the home he was shot multiple times by suspect who later committed suicide. Patrolman Higgins was not injured.
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