Police Officer Louis G. Robers, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Louis G. Robers

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

Most Recent Reflection

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 20, 2015