Police Officer Willie Neal Jr.

Photo of Police Officer Willie Neal Jr.
End of Watch: Wed, Jan 29th, 1997
Date of Incident: Wed, Jan 29th, 1997
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Service Time: 7 years
Age: 29

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and two daughters

Incident

Police Officer Willie Neal was shot and killed while performing an undercover drug buy at approximately 4:00 pm.

During an exchange of gunfire a round fired by his partner accidentally struck Officer Neal.

The offender involved with the drug buy was later arrested and charged with felony murder. He plead guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Saint Louis County Police Department Patch
7900 Forsyth Blvd.
Saint Louis, Missouri 63105
(314) 889-2341

Tributes

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