Police Officer Arthur M. Huddleston

Police Officer Arthur M. Huddleston

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Sunday, November 17, 1912

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Arthur M. Huddleston

Officer Huddleston was shot and killed while he and another officer investigating a woman's screams on Washington Street. Unbeknownst to the officer, a recent parolee had just broken into the home and was threatening the woman with a knife. When the two officers split up the second officer confronted the suspect and lost his gun in the ensuing struggle. As Officer Hudleston, running with a flashlight, came to the officers assistance the suspect shot in the direction of the light, striking him in the chest.

After a manhunt and several more shootouts, the 48-year-old suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life. He died in prison on June 16, 1928.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Died in prison

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You are not forgotten. May you rest in peace brother.

Sgt. SG
St. Louis Metropolitan Police

November 17, 2011

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