Roll of Honor
Incident
Special Officer Michael Finn was shot and killed as he and three other officers were on patrol near Whittier and Olive Streets. The officers noticed two suspicious men and stopped to question them. As they approached, one of the men produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Finn in the forehead. The two men fled, but one was captured at the scene. The shooter was apprehended several hours later and sentenced to 25 years. Special Officer Finn had served with the St. Louis Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, son, six daughters, and brother. His brother also served with the agency at the time of his death.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, six daughters, and brother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Finn gave the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the St. Louis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Finn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Officer Michael J. Finn 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. Michael J. Finn's cause is highlighted.
How Michael J. Finn Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 25 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael J. Finn is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael J. Finn was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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