St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Sunday, September 11, 1994
Add to My HeroesTodd Stanton Meriwether
Police Officer Todd Meriwether was shot and killed when a parolee attempted to rob him outside of his home in the 4600 block of Korte Avenue.
He had gone outside to attach an anti-theft device to his vehicle when the subject confronted him. They two exchanged shots and both were fatally wounded.
Officer Meriwether was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had previously served with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 853
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsTodd,
Something made me think of you today. I always knew you would grow up to be special. I remember the day my dad called to give me the news of your bravery and sacrifice for our neighborhood. RIP little brother.
Ronald Merritt
Friend on Korte, 3 houses down
June 7, 2018
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