U.S. Army · United States 
Willie Neal
1997
Willie Neal Jr. served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Willie served in the Cold War and Gulf War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Willie Neal was shot and killed while performing an undercover drug buy at approximately 4:00 pm. Officer Neal and his partner had agreed to meet the suspect in a liquor store parking lot in the 5900 block of Natural Bridge Avenue at 4:00 pm. During the exchange, the man produced a gun and pointed it at Officer Neal. Officer Nea's partner shot at the suspect but inadvertently struck Officer Neal. The offender involved with the drug buy was later arrested and charged with felony murder. He plead guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Officer Neal had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Also Served
St. Louis County Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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