St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Sunday, June 14, 1936
Add to My HeroesAnthony Retkowski
Police Officer Anthony Retkowski was killed in a motorcycle accident while providing a police escort.
As he rushed ahead to control oncoming traffic his motorcycle struck a depression in the road and he was thrown into a utility pole at the intersection of Harney and Thrush.
Officer Retkowski had served with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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