St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, October 25, 1908
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: May 1, 1908
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Edward Dellmore succumbed to injuries received in May 1908 when he was attacked by a prisoner.
The prisoner punched and kicked Officer Dellmore in the head and stomach. After the assault Officer Dellmore complained of stomach pains but continued working. In October 1908 he became ill and within two weeks passed away. His death was determined to be caused by a blood clot on the brain and abdominal abscess.
He had served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 13 months and was assigned to the Third District. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.