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Deputy Sheriff Eugene Conrey was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Forsythe Boulevard in Clayton. Deputy Conrey was approached by a suspect approximately 12:30 am in the city of Clayton. The suspect attempted to rob him and a gun battle ensued. Night Marshal Benjamin Corner, of the Clayton Police Department, was awoken by the gunshots and responded to the scene. He arrived at the scene and found both Deputy Conrey and the suspect wounded. Despite his wounds, the suspect shot and killed Marshal Corner as well. The suspect was able to get into his automobile and escape into the city of St. Louis. Responding officers were able to track the vehicle to a park where the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect and two accomplices were arrested nearby. The suspect and one accomplice, ages 20 and 25, were convicted of murder and sentenced to life. On October 15, 1922, one escaped from the Clayton Jail right after he was sentenced along with five other inmates. He was never seen again.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Conrey served with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Clayton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Conrey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Eugene is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Eugene is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Eugene is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 1 officer at St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 2.
In 1920, 16 officers in MO were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Eugene was 34. Of the 6 killed feloniously at St. Louis County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 33.3 and 44.5; the middle age was 37.
Eugene was 34. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39.
Eugene was 34. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Eugene was 34. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 14.3% of these deaths at St. Louis County Sheriff's Office; April holds the most, 71.4%. Mondays: 14.3%.
August holds 6.5% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 14.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 77.8% of all 9 deaths at St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 42.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 38% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
St. Louis County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, Eugene among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-W
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