St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Friday, April 10, 1863
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: April 10, 1863
Weapon Used: Blunt object
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant John Sturdy was beaten to death by two men with clubs in retaliation for the arrest of the men's friend.
The attack on Sergeant Sturdy took place on Second Street near Cedar Street as he patrolled his walking beat.
Sergeant Sturdy had served with the St. Louis Police Department for seven years.