Sergeant Edward D. Perrin
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, November 27, 1926

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 27, 1926
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Sergeant Perrin was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest three men as they were leaving an alleged bootlegging establishment. When he ordered them to halt one of the men turned and shot him. All three suspects were taken into custody a short time later.

Sergeant Perrin had received the agency's Distinguished Service Award only two months before his murder. He had served with the Detroit Police Department for 3 years.