St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, May 23, 1921
Add to My HeroesMichael J. Finn
Special Officer Michael Finn was shot and killed as he and three other officers were on patrol near Whittier and Olive Streets.
The officers noticed two suspicious men and stopped to question them. As they approached, one of the men produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Finn in the forehead. The two men fled, but one was captured at the scene.
The shooter was apprehended several hours later and sentenced to 25 years.
Special Officer Finn had served with the St. Louis Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, son, six daughters, and brother. His brother also served with the agency at the time of his death.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, May 22, 1921
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 25 years
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View all 10 ReflectionsMy husband Bill never got to know his Maternal Grandfather Michael Finn. Sure wish his Grandmother had help raising her 8 children by Backstoppers.
Ginger Leitner
Wife of William Leitner (Grandson of Michael.
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