St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Sunday, May 19, 1918
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: May 19, 1918
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Police Officer Andrew Lawrence was struck and killed by a reckless driver at 2:35 am at the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Easton Avenue.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was later identified and apprehended.
Officer Lawrence had been with the agency for 22 years and was survived by his wife and six children.