St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, September 23, 1959
Add to My HeroesSamuel J. Cheatham
Corporal Samuel Cheatham suffered a fatal heart attack while on sick leave at home due to a previous heart attack he suffered while struggling with a suspect who was resisting arrest.
Corporal Cheatham was assigned to the Carondelet District and had been with the agency for 29 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 29 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Monday, May 4, 1959
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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