Police Officer James H. Mateer, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

Police Officer James H. Mateer

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Thursday, December 17, 1925

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James H. Mateer

Police Officer James Mateer was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a robbery at Grand Boulevard and Olive Street.

As the two officers entered the store the suspects opened fire with their revolvers, fatally wounding Officer Mateer. Both Officer Mateer and his partner were able to return fire but did not strike the suspects. The men escaped and were never apprehended.

Officer Mateer had served with the agency for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Never apprehended

robbery

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Officer Mateer,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Louis. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 17, 2025