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Detective Peter K. Tsorvas | Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

Detective

Peter K. Tsorvas

Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Tuesday, November 2, 1920

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/2/1920

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Apprehended

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Detective Peter Tsorvas was killed by gunshots to the leg and abdomen while investigating a gambling ring at Wylie and Sixth Avenues. Detective Tsorvas and the suspect engaged in a running gun battle in which over nine shots were fired.

His murderer was captured and confessed.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 91rst 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, eow 4/24/05
November 2, 2011

 

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