Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Officer Charles Daly was shot and killed when he attempted to take action as he was being robbed in front of his home at 4021 Forest Park Avenue. He had just gotten to his home on Forest Park after duty when a suspect ordered him to put up his hands. As Officer Daly attempted to draw his weapon, the suspect shot him. Officer Daly was a member of the Secret Service Bureau. He had been on the force only six days.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Daly served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the St. Louis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Daly.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Officer Charles M. Daly is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, 112 of 176 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles M. Daly's cause is highlighted.
How Charles M. Daly Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles M. Daly is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles M. Daly was killed by handgun; .25 caliber.
Incident Location
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