Police Officer William H. Anderson
St. Louis Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, February 10, 1924

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 10, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never identified

Officer Anderson was shot and killed while outside of a known criminal hangout on Vandeventer Avenue. His body was found five gunshot wounds to the back of his head, back, and neck. No suspects were ever identified or apprehended.

Officer Anderson had been with the agency for 25 years and was survived by his wife and two children.