St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, August 12, 1919
Add to My HeroesLouis H. Niederschulte
Officer Niederschulte was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a house on Second Street to investigate reports of shots being fired. The suspect had become upset because another man had become friendly with his wife. When he was unable to find the man he began taking shots at other citizens. As the officers searched for the suspect Officer Niederschulte and the other officer entered the backyard. The suspect opened fire, narrowly missing the second officer, but striking Officer Niederschulte in the back, fatally wounding him.
The 21-year-old suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Niederschulte had been with the agency for 15 years and was survived by his father and six siblings.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
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August 12, 2020
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