Police Officer William F. Cotter, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer William F. Cotter

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, July 11, 1934

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William F. Cotter

Police Officer William Cotter succumbed to injuries received two days earlier when he was struck by a drunk driver at 10:00 pm.

He was crossing the street in the 300 block of Morganford Road when the car struck him. The driver of the vehicle was charged with manslaughter.

Officer Cotter had been with the agency for 36 years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 65
Tour 36 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Monday, July 9, 1934
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with manslaughter

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Officer Cotter,
On today, the 90th 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)

July 11, 2024