Detective Peter K. Tsaruas
Pittsburgh Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 2, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 2, 1920
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Captured

Detective Tsaruas was killed by gunshots to the leg and abdomen while responding to a bank robbery on Wylie Avenue. Detective Tsaruas and his murderer engaged in a running gun battle in which over 9 shots were fired. The murderer was captured and confessed.