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Police Officer Bernard Early | St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer

Bernard Early

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Saturday, July 26, 1924

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 51

Tour: 21 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/26/1924

Weapon: Handgun; Revolver

Suspect: Apprehended

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Officer Early was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery in a tavern on Easton Street. While Officer Early was inside of the tavern a man entered and ordered everyone to put their hands up. Officer Early attempted to strike the man with his nightstick but missed. The man then turned and shot him several times. Officer Early was able to make it to a call box and summons help. He gave a description of the suspect, who was later arrested, before succumbing to his wounds.
Officer Early had been with the agency for 21 years.

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Another year has passed since you were taken from your family and friends and your memory lives on. God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police
July 26, 2007

 

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