Patrolman John Blair
St. Charles Police Department
Missouri

End of Watch: Saturday, December 6, 1913
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Patrolman Blair and Patrolman James Lamb were shot and killed while attempting to arrest three gamblers who they had previously told to leave town. In an exchange of gunfire Patrolman Lamb killed one of the suspects. A posse overtook and captured the other two a short time later ten miles east of St. Charles City.

 
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Patch image: St. Charles Police Department, Missouri

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