Police Officer Bernard Early, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Bernard Early

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Saturday, July 26, 1924

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Bernard Early

Police Officer Bernard Early was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery in a tavern at Easton Avenue and Vendeventer Avenue.

While Officer Early was inside of the tavern a man entered and ordered everyone to put their hands up. Officer Early attempted to strike the man with his nightstick but missed. The man then turned and shot him several times. Officer Early was able to make it to a call box and summons help. He gave a description of the suspect, who was later arrested, before succumbing to his wounds.

The 21-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years. He was paroled on August 11, 1934.

Officer Early had been with the agency for 21 years.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 21 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Paroled in 1934

robbery

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Officer Early,
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)

July 26, 2024