Lieutenant Peter F. McGuigan
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, October 23, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 23, 1920
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Lieutenant McGuigan was shot and killed while questioning a suspicious man near Grand River and Lothrop. The lieutenant was on his way to work when several boys approached him and told him the man was near their house.

The man produced a gun as Lieutenant McGuigan spoke with him and fired two shots. Lieutenant McGuigan chased the man several blocks but was shot and wounded. He was taken to Providence Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was arrested a short time later.

Lieutenant McGuigan had served with the Detroit Police Department for 15 years.