Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 31, 1933
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 122
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 3, 1933
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
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 served with the Akron Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and son.