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Police Officer Eugene N. Lovely | St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer

Eugene N. Lovely

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Saturday, September 25, 1926

Biographical Info

Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 9 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 25, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed

Police Officer Eugene Lovely was shot and killed following the pursuit of a known mafia member. The pursuit ended in gunfire at Kingshighway Boulevard and Lindell Boulevard.

The suspect was apprehended and hanged for Officer Lovely's murder.

Officer Lovely had only been with the agency for nine months. He was survived by his wife.