Police Officer Edward James Fabick, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Edward James Fabick

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, July 7, 1948

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Edward James Fabick

Police Officer Edward Fabick was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic at an accident scene in front of 6701 Watson Street.

The vehicle that struck him had been drag racing. The driver was arrested and admitted to striking him. The 29-year-old man was charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. He was convicted of both charges and sentenced to a year for each charge to run concurrently.

Officer Fabick had been with the agency for 25 years and was survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 25 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Tuesday, July 6, 1948
Weapon Automobile
Offender Sentenced to 2 years

hit-and-run, directing traffic, accident scene

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Officer Fabick,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

July 7, 2023