St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, May 20, 1916
Louis G. Robers
Police Officer Louis Robers was shot and killed by a saloon owner who had a grudge with the officer.
Officer Robers had instructed the man to keep the lights burning on his car if it was parked in front of the saloon. As Officer Robers approached the doors of the saloon the man opened fire, striking him in the chest twice.
Officer Robers had been with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Not available
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