Police Officer William H. Shaiper

Police Officer William H. Shaiper | St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
Police Officer William H. Shaiper

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Sunday, March 22, 1914

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William H. Shaiper

Officer Shaiper was shot and killed while escorting three men to a call box on Lucas Street after he and his partner arrested them. One of the suspects suddenly turned and shot Officer Shaiper in the chest with a revolver. After a search the suspect was apprehended. The man was sentenced to 99 years but released after only eight years when the governor commuted his sentence.

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  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; Revolver
  • Offender Released after eight years
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