Police Officer Zeno Fults

Police Officer Zeno Fults

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, August 12, 1908

Add to My Heroes

Zeno Fults

Officer Fults was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for shooting his brother-in-law.

Officer Fults and his partner had gone to an address on Chestnut Street where the suspect was supposed to be. As Officer Fults opened the rear door, he was met by gunfire and struck in the arm. He was able to return fire and shoot the suspect three times. Although seriously wounded, the suspect continued to shoot and struck Officer Fults in the head.

The man was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. He was pardoned by Governor Fred D. Gardner on November 27, 1919.

Officer Fults was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 31
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Pardoned in 1919

arrest attempt

Most Recent Reflection

View all 11 Reflections

Rest in Peace

A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department

June 15, 2022

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.