Patrolman Howard L. Peterson, New York City Police Department, New York

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New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

Howard L. Peterson

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Sunday, November 1, 1931

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 11 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Assault

Incident Date: 11/1/1931

Weapon: Person

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Peterson was beaten to death by the driver of a taxi cab and two occupants after attempting to arrest the cab driver.

Officer Peterson had served with the agency for 11 years and was assigned to the 66th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and six children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater. Pittsburg Police Dept., eow 4/24
November 1, 2011

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