St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, February 14, 1928
Add to My HeroesPaul L. Meyer
Police Officer Paul Meyer was killed in an automobile accident while he and his partner responded to a robbery.
While driving on South Kingshighway Boulevard a vehicle struck their patrol car at Columbia Avenue. The impact pushed the patrol car into an oncoming streetcar and both officers were ejected. Officer Meyer suffered severe injuries and succumbed to his injuries. His partner was treated for injuries and recovered.
Officer Meyer had been with the agency for two years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 84th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 14, 2012
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