Special Officer Fred W. Benz, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Special Officer Fred W. Benz

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Sunday, November 23, 1924

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Fred W. Benz

Special Officer Fred Benz was shot and killed after he and several other officers responded to a burglary call at 1424 Amherst Terrace in the Twelfth District. While the other officers searched the house the suspect jumped from a window, landing next to Officer Benz. When the officer ordered the man to stop the man opened fire, striking Officer Benz in the abdomen. Other officers returned fire, wounding the man before taking him into custody.

The suspect, charged with murder, was tried and acquitted. His trial for burglary ended in a mistrial. He was convicted of possession of stolen items from the burglary and sentenced to two years.

Officer Benz had been with the agency for 21 years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 21 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, November 22, 1924
Weapon Handgun
Offender Acquitted

burglary

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Officer Benz,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Louis.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 23, 2024