Police Officer William H. Anderson
St. Louis Police Department
Missouri

End of Watch: Sunday, February 10, 1924
Cause: Gunfire

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

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.

 
Photograph: Police Officer William H. Anderson

Patch image: St. Louis Police Department, Missouri

Visit Police Officer Anderson's memorial at www.ODMP.org