Dellwood Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, December 21, 1968
Add to My HeroesEdward Blair Robert Sullivan
Auxiliary Officer Edward Sullivan was struck and killed as he was assisting another officer at the scene of an earlier accident in front of 10430 West Florissant Avenue in Dellwood, Missouri.
He and the other officer had responded to a call involving a car striking a pole. Officer Sullivan went to retrieve a first aid kit for the driver when he and the patrol car were struck by another vehicle.
Officer Sullivan died later at Christian Hospital Northwest, and the suspect was arrested and booked for driving while intoxicated and manslaughter. The suspect pled guilty to manslaughter and was given a suspended sentence and five years on probation.
Officer Sullivan was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Pled guilty to manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Sullivan,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dellwood. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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