New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, October 10, 1893
Add to My HeroesJohn Pettaway
Patrolman John Pettaway was shot and killed near the intersection of Chippewa Street and Washington Avenue by one of two notorious hoodlums he attempted to arrest for assaulting another man.
Both suspects were arrested in Boyce several days later and charged with murder. Both were acquitted because of a lack of evidence. One was shot and killed a year later.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 9, 2021
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