St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Thursday, May 31, 1934
Add to My HeroesJames J. Carmody
Police Officer James Carmody was struck and killed by a streetcar at Oakland Avenue and Kingshighway Boulevard after taking a young girl to the hospital.
He accidentally stepped in front of the streetcar as it approached.
Officer Carmody had been with his agency for 27 years.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 27 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Carmody,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Louis.
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