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Michael Vincent Langsdorf
Incident
Police Officer Michael was shot and killed after responding to a call at 6250 Page Avenue involving a man attempting to cash a fraudulent check at 4:40 pm.
He was shot several minutes after contacting the suspect at the business.
The subject who shot him was taken into custody and convicted of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, and resisting arrest. He was sentenced to life plus another 40 years.
Officer Langsdorf had served with the North County Police Cooperative for only three months and had previously served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his two children, fiancée, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Langsdorf gave the North County Police Cooperative 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vinita Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Langsdorf.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Michael is the only officer of North County Police Cooperative remembered here.
Michael is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2019, 1 officer in MO was killed feloniously, the 106th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 2019, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2019, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Michael was 40. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Michael had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 40. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.7% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Sundays: 16.9%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at North County Police Cooperative. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-E
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