St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, October 10, 1904
Add to My HeroesFrank J. Ahern
Police Officer Frank Ahern was accidentally shot and killed with his own weapon while using a patrol call box at Euclid and Fountain in the Tenth District.
He threw his night stick over his shoulder, which struck the hammer on his gun and caused it to discharge, striking him in the leg. He was expected to make a recovery but blood poisoning set in. He was advised that he would have to have his leg amputated in order to save his life. Officer Ahern refused the amputation and as a result died from the wound 35 days after the incident.
Officer Ahern had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Monday, September 5, 1904
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Ahern,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Louis.
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