Frost, Perry

East St. Louis Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, November 20, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 20, 1920
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective Frost was shot and killed as he and his partner investigated a suspicious automobile. They noticed that lights were on at a nearby tavern and went to investigate why it was open.

Unbeknownst to the detectives, four men were in the process of robbing the tavern's patrons. As they detectives approached the lookout opened fire on them, and were joined by the other suspects inside.

The detectives returned fire at the suspects. Detective Frost emptied his revolver and had fired four more shots after reloading when he was struck in the chest and head.

From the ODMP.