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Gregory J. Erson, a 29-year-old detective with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, tragically lost his life on June 19, 1980. Detective Erson was working undercover on a prostitution detail in an area known as "The Stroll" when he was fatally shot during a robbery attempt. On the night of his death, Detective Erson had already made six arrests and was continuing his operation when the incident occurred. He was found slumped over the steering wheel of his car, with his gun, badge, and w ...Read More
Victim Details

Gregory J. Erson

Male

White / Caucasian

Saint-louis

MO

1980-06-19

29

Gregory

Erson

11/05/2025