Chief Olof Norfleet and Special Patrolman Elmer Dunn were killed in an automobile accident.

On September 13, 1937 Patrolman Dunn attempted to intervene in a disturbance involving several subjects at the Royal Flush Tavern in Valley Park. He was severely beaten and his gun and billy were stolen from him. He put out a broadcast and several subjects were taken into custody.

The next day, September 14, warrants were issued for the subjects for assault with intent to kill and robbery. Kirkwood Police located another subject involved. On On September 15, they contacted Chief Olof Norfleet who picked up Officer Dunn and at shortly after 1:00 am were en route to the Kirkwood Police Station. While en route, their vehicle overturned on Marshall Road at Stites Beach about half way between Valley Park and Kirkwood. The vehicle had flipped over several times travelling about 200 feet before coming to rest. Officer Dunn was found in a field 75 feet away with his head crushed. Chief Norfleet was found on the shoulder of the road 40 feet from the car told a person who stopped to help, that they were run off the road by two women. Chief Norfleet died en route to St Louis County Hospital. County officials did not investigate any further stating the vehicle must have had a blow out causing it to overturn.

Chief Norfleet had served with the department for 10 years as assistant chief before being promoted to chief on May 15. He previously served with the United States Army. He was survived by his wife, Alma. Interred: Oak Hill Cemetery.

Officer Dunn had served with the department for four months and was survived by his wife, Irene, two sons, and two daughters. Interred: Oak Hill Cemetery.