St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Sunday, March 22, 1914
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Shaiper
Officer Shaiper was shot and killed while escorting three men to a call box on Lucas Street after he and his partner arrested them. One of the suspects suddenly turned and shot Officer Shaiper in the chest with a revolver. After a search the suspect was apprehended. The man was sentenced to 99 years but released after only eight years when the governor commuted his sentence.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Released after eight years
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