Officer William C. Carroll - St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. - MO - True Life Hero

William C. Carroll
- May. 07, 1923 -

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St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	MO, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	May. 07, 1923
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 28 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. - MO 1915 Olive St. Louis, MO 63103 USA (314)444-5309
County:	St. Louis city
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	3 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	MO USA Mon. May. 07, 1923
Summary:	Officer Carroll was accidentally shot and killed by his partner while the two officers chased a suspected burglar. The officers were in plainclothes driving on Minerva Street when they spotted the man and pulled up next to him. The man gave his name and then fled, with both officers in pursuit. As the suspect came around a corner Officer Carroll's partner fired two shots. The second shot struck Officer Carroll as he rounded the corner behind the suspect. Officer Carroll was a WWI veteran of the 138th Infantry. He had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his parents.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019