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- Feb. 23, 1971 - 		(18568)

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St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept. Patch
Resided: MO, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Feb. 23, 1971
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: Detective
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 7 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: MO   USA   Tue. Feb. 23, 1971
Summary: Detective Wilmoth was shot and killed while conducting a drug raid on a house on Waterman Street. He entered the house behind a group of people who were visiting the location and identified himself. An occupant of the home opened fire with a .22 caliber rifle, fatally wounding Detective Wilmoth. Detective Wilmoth was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Detective Wilmoth was assigned to the Special Operative Deployment Division and had been with the agency for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

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