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Sergeant

Jeremiah O'Connor

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Sunday, December 27, 1931

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 63

Tour: 37 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 12/26/1931

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Sergeant O'Connor and Officer George Moran succumbed to injuries received in an automobile accident on December 26, 1931. Their patrol car was struck by a truck and pushed into a streetcar that was picking up passengers. The patrol car burst into flames as bystanders attempted to rescue the officers. Both officers were transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
Sergeant O'Connor had been with the agency for 37 years and was survived by his wife and eight children.

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