Bio & Incident Details
Age: 29
Tour: 4 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/7/1978
Weapon: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect: Pled guilty
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Trooper Pierson was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on Highway 20. Unbeknownst to Trooper Pierson, the vehicle had been stolen and the driver had just stolen gas from a service station. While talking to the driver, the man suddenly produced a .357 caliber handgun and shot Trooper Pierson in the chest. Trooper Pierson was able to return fire as the suspect fled but did not strike him. The suspect was apprehended and plead guilty to first degree murder.
Trooper Pierson had been with the agency for four years and was survived by his expectant wife, daughter, and two sons.
