St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, January 29, 1997
Add to My HeroesWillie Neal, Jr.
Police Officer Willie Neal was shot and killed while performing an undercover drug buy at approximately 4:00 pm.
During an exchange of gunfire a round fired by his partner accidentally struck Officer Neal.
The offender involved with the drug buy was later arrested and charged with felony murder. He plead guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Officer Neal had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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View all 31 ReflectionsWe went through the academy together, worked the streets together and shared alot of good times.
Rest in Peace Brother Neal
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