Patrolman Alva N. Mead
St. Joseph Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Saturday, March 18, 1944

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 2 weeks
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 18, 1944
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Arrested after incident

Patrolman Mead was shot and killed by a juvenile while attempting to arrest him for burglary. The suspect had stolen $12 and two guns from a tavern. Several officers noticed the suspect and as Patrolman Mead caught him he was shot in the chest and arm.

Patrolman Mead had been with the agency for only 17 days. He was survived by his wife and two young daughters.