St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, July 11, 1934
William F. Cotter
Officer William Cotter succumbed to injuries received two days earlier when he was struck by a drunk driver at 2200 hours. He was crossing Morganford Street when the car struck him. The driver of the vehicle was charged with manslaughter.
Officer Cotter had been with the agency for 36 years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour 36 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Monday, July 9, 1934
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsToday I shared with my Daughter Your life and that we enjoy our life because our decent. I explained that still walking the beat at 65 years old was a pretty tough old Irishman!!! May God Bless Your Soul!!!
Respectfully,
William Caulfield
Great Grandson
wm. caulfield
December 14, 2016
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