East St. Louis Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, March 25, 1951
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: March 25, 1951
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Earl Anderson was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Columbia Place and State Street while he and his partner responded to a call involving a man brandishing a gun.
Patrolman Anderson was ejected from the vehicle when it was struck by another car and pushed into a bus.
Patrolman Anderson had served with the East St. Louis Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and son.