Patrolman Elmer Dunn

End of Watch: Wed, Sep 15th, 1937

Date of Incident: Wed, Sep 15th, 1937

Cause of Death: Motor Vehicle Accident (Response)

Service Time: 4 years

Age: 37

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

Incident

Special Patrolman Elmer Dunn and Chief Olof Norfleet were killed in an automobile accident while on duty.

On September 13, 1937 Patrolman Dunn attempted to intervene in a disturbance involving several subjects at the Royal Flush Tavern in Valley Park. He was severely beaten and his gun and billy were stolen from him. He put out a broadcast and several subjects were taken into custody.

The next day, September 14, warrants were issued for the subjects for assault with intent to kill and robbery. On September 15 Kirkwood Police located another subject involved. They contacted Chief Olof Norfleet who picked up Officer Dunn and were en route to the Kirkwood Police Station. While en route, their vehicle overturned on Marshall Road killing Officer Dunn immediately. Chief Norfleet told a person, who stopped to help, that they were run off the road by two women. Chief Norfleet died en route to St Louis County Hospital. County officials did not investigate any further stating the vehicle must have had a blow out causing the overturn.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.