Police Officer Scott Thomas Patrick, Mendota Heights Police Department, Minnesota

Police Officer Scott Thomas Patrick

Mendota Heights Police Department, Minnesota

End of Watch Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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Scott Thomas Patrick

Police Officer Scott Patrick was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of Dodd Road and Smith Avenue, in West St. Paul, at 12:20 pm.

Officer Patrick was standing next to his patrol car's door when the subject fired multiple shots, striking him in the head. He was transported to Regions Hospital where he succumbed to the wound.

The subject, who was identified as a fugitive, opened fire on officers who located him in St. Paul approximately seven hours later. He was shot and wounded by the officers before being taken into custody. In February 2015, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

Officer Patrick had served with the Mendota Heights Police Department for 19 years. He is survived by his wife and two teenage daughters.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 19 years
Badge 2231

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

convicted felon, fugitive, traffic stop

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Thank you for your service and sacrifice. As a combat veteran / ARMY veteran of OIF, I'm well aware of the great fear that any patrol could be one's last. I believe police are amazing patriots and heroes and you are at the highest level of both. Your brother is my uncle and I think of you often. It is the end of '25 and your memory is alive and well in the hearts of many. I'm looking forward to one day meeting you in the next world. In the meantime... rest easy brother. Pro Patria, For Country. Blessings and prayers go out to your wife and daughters in Jesus name, Amen.

Army SPC Watson
Brothers nephew

October 13, 2025