Officer Down

Deputy Marshal John Perry
United States Marshals Service
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 10 years

Deputy Marshal John Perry was shot and killed in St. Louis, Missouri, while serving a warrant.

At approximately 6:50 am Deputy Marshal Perry, another marshal, and a St. Louis police officer had gone to the wanted man's home to serve the warrant for assault and drug possession. The suspect opened fire on them, striking all three officers.

Deputy Perry was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds later in the day. The suspect was found dead inside the home following the initial incident.

Deputy Marshal Perry had served with the United States Marshals Service for 10 years.

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