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John Perry

Case from St. Louis, MO dated Dec 16, 2008

Victim Details

John Perry

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

St. Louis

MO

2008-12-16

2008-12-16

30

John

Perry

07/23/2026


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John Perry, a 30-year-old Black male, lost his life in the line of duty on December 16, 2008, in St. Louis, Missouri. A Deputy U.S. Marshal, Perry was part of a dedicated team of approximately ten U.S. Marshals and St. Louis police officers who arrived at a residence on Osage Street in the early morning hours, around 6:50 am. Their mission was to serve a felony warrant on a suspect wanted for assault on a law enforcement officer and drug possession. The officers prioritized the safety of several ...
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  • Marshal, suspect dead after St. Louis gun battle - NBC News
  • In Memoriam: Deputy U.S. Marshal John Perry - City of St. Louis
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