Police Officer Eugene N. Lovely, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer Eugene N. Lovely

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Saturday, September 25, 1926

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Eugene N. Lovely

Police Officer Eugene Lovely was shot and killed following the pursuit of a known mafia member. The pursuit ended in gunfire at Kingshighway Boulevard and Lindell Boulevard.

The suspect was apprehended and hanged for Officer Lovely's murder.

Officer Lovely had only served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for nine months. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 9 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed

convicted felon, vehicle pursuit

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Eugene Lovely was married to the cousin of my grandfather. She never went on to have children but we were blessed to have called her “Granny Alice.” We never once questioned the importance of the relationship. It was only later in my teens that I fully even understood the relationship. I feel connected to Eugene and often wonder what we would’ve called him. It sounds like he was a great man.

Laurie (Kreyling) Hollenberg
Great-grandchild of sorts

October 11, 2025