St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, February 16, 1920
Add to My HeroesEdward F. Dwyer
Sergeant Edward Dwyer succumbed to injuries received three days earlier when his horse fell on him at Clayton and Oakland Avenues.
The horse became frightened by a passing automobile and reared back, falling over, and pinning Sergeant Dwyer.
Sergeant Dwyer had been with the agency for 11 years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
- Incident Date Friday, February 13, 1920
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