St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, October 16, 1920
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Moller
Police Officer William Moller and Police Officer Preston Anslyn were shot and killed on the 3800 block of Juniata Street while following two burglary suspects.
They had followed two men to what they believed to be the headquarters of the gang. As they approached, the two suspects opened fire fatally wounding both officers.
Both officers were members of the Secret Service Bureau. Officer Moller had been with the agency for 13 years. He was survived by a wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
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Police Officer Preston B. Anslyn
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, MO
EOW: October 16, 1920
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Moller,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank to you your Partner who was also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Louis.
R.I.P.
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