Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 5, 1978
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 5, 1978
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Deputy O'Connell was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 30. The driver of the vehicle suddenly produced a handgun and shot him. The suspect was apprehended after a long manhunt and sentenced to life in prison.