Patrolman Augustus J. Perreira Jr.
Colorado Springs Police Department
Colorado
End of Watch: Saturday, April 12, 1980

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 12, 1980
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed to a hospital

Patrolman Perreira was shot and killed after stopping at a local convenience store. He had entered the store unaware that a disturbance call had just placed there. He began to escort the man out of the store when the man stated he was not going to go to jail. The suspect then produced a handgun and shot Patrolman Perreira several times. He was able to return fire, wounding the suspect. The suspect as found guilty by reason of insanity and sent to the Colorado State Hospital where he still remained in 2001.