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Police Officer Hugh J. McCartney | St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer

Hugh J. McCartney

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Sunday, May 31, 1903

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: 2 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Incident Date: 5/16/1903

Weapon: Person

Suspect: One shot and killed

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Officer McCartney was attacked by a mob of men and women for unknown reasons while on patrol at 14th Street and Clark Avenue. The mob attacked him with pistols, bricks and razors. While struggling to protect himself he was able to shoot and kill one of the suspects. He was seriously injured and succumbed to his wounds 15 days later.
Officer McCartney had been with the agency for only two months and was survived by his wife and three children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and sixth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

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May 31, 2009

 

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