Lieutenant Sidney Edward Sears

Photo of Lieutenant Sidney Edward Sears
End of Watch: Sun, Jun 22nd, 1924
Date of Incident: Sun, Jun 22nd, 1924
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 34 years
Age: 57

Survivors

His wife Rose and son Charles

Incident

Lieutenant Sears was shot and killed after he and two special officers responded to a disturbance call on Papin Street. When they arrived Lieutenant Sears remained in the patrol car as the two officers went inside. After hearing shots fired the officers ran out of the house and located Lieutenant Sears in the vehicle with six gunshot wounds. The suspect was apprehended nearby and stated he had shot Lieutenant Sears when he ordered the man to stop. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to be hanged.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department Patch
1200 Clark Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
(314) 231-1212

Tributes

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