U.S. Navy · United States 
Michael McNew
1989
Michael A. McNew served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Michael also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Police Officer Michael McNew was killed when his patrol car was intentionally struck by another car at the intersection of 7th Boulevard and Russell Boulevard during a vehicle pursuit. The suspect intentionally broadsided Officer McNew's patrol car at over 100 mph, causing both cars to burst into flames. Other officers pulled both Officer McNew and the suspects from the wreckage. Officer McNew succumbed to his injuries but the suspect recovered. The man was convicted of first degree murder. Officer McNew was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He had served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for 16 years and was assigned to the 3rd District.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1968 – 1972
U.S. Navy
Also Served
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Police Officer
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