Gadsden Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 4, 1958
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: June 4, 1958
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Perkins was killed in an automobile accident while chasing a suspected drunk driver. During the chase Patrolman Perkins' vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver of the vehicle he was chasing was never found.