Patrolman Albert R. Peterson
Boston Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 29, 1912

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, October 29, 1912
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

Patrolman Albert Peterson was shot and killed while questioning two men after receiving complaints from a woman that one of the men insulted her. During the questioning one of the men produced a revolver and shot Patrolman Peterson in the stomach. Both suspects fled and were never apprehended.

Patrolman Peterson had been with the agency for six years and was survived by his wife, mother, brother and sister.