Sergeant John Sturdy
St. Louis Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, April 10, 1863

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Friday, April 10, 1863
Weapon Used: Blunt object
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Sturdy was beaten to death by two men with clubs in retaliation for the arrest of the men's friend. The attack on Officer Sturdy took place on Second Street near Cedar Street as he patrolled his walking beat.

Sergeant Sturdy had been with the agency for seven years.