East St. Louis Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, May 25, 1975
Add to My HeroesManuel Farmer, III
Patrolman Manuel Farmer was shot and killed by a sniper after responding to a shots fired call at a housing complex.
The sniper was in a second story window of one of the buildings. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life, but paroled in 2016.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
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