Bio & Incident Details
Age: 37
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 122
Cause: Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date: 9/3/1933
Weapon: Automobile
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Peterson succumbed to injuries sustained two months earlier while he and his partner pursued a suspected drunk driver on Clearview Avenue. Their patrol car struck a large stone that was in the roadway, causing Officer Peterson to suffer a serious shoulder injury.
Officer Peterson was placed on light duty following the incident. He suffered a fatal blood clot as he recovered.
Officer Peterson was survived by his wife and son.
