St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, February 10, 1924
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 10, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never identified
Police Officer William Anderson was shot and killed while outside of a known criminal hangout at Vandeventer Avenue and Natural Bridge Avenue.
His body was found with five gunshot wounds to the back of his head, back, and neck. No suspects were ever identified or apprehended.
Officer Anderson had served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.