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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

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/22/1914

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: Released after eight years

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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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You are remembered today by your brother and sisters of the SLMPD. Rest in Peace Brother

Sgt. SG
St. Louis Metropolitan Police
March 22, 2012

 

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