“We have lost not just a protector, but a soul dedicated to a greater good. Someone who believed deeply in the mission of service, and who stood as a guardian for our community,” St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Tracy said.

ST. LOUIS — Officer David Lee, the St. Louis police officer who died in the line of duty after more than 18 years of service to the city, will be laid to rest by his loved ones and fellow members of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on Saturday.

A funeral for St. Louis Police Officer David Lee is taking place at the Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church.

Hundreds of police officers, family, friends and St. Louis community members gathered Saturday to say goodbye to follow fallen St. Louis officer David Lee.

Loved ones of St. Louis Police officer David Lee celebrated his life Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, with a balloon release. He was hit and killed by a car Sept. 22.

Authorities in Missouri have charged an illegal immigrant in the death of a veteran police officer, who was hit by a vehicle while he was tending to a car accident. Ramon Arnaldo Chavez-Rodriguez, 24, allegedly lost control of his vehicle before it struck St. Louis police officer David Lee on Sunday.

Police officers and St. Louis community members will gather Saturday to bid farewell to fallen St. Louis officer David Lee. Funeral services are set for Saturday. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.