Patrolman Augustus J. Perreira, Jr.

Patrolman Augustus J. Perreira, Jr. | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado Patrolman Augustus J. Perreira, Jr. | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Patrolman Augustus J. Perreira, Jr. | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Patrolman Augustus J. Perreira, Jr. | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Patrolman Augustus J. Perreira, Jr.

Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Saturday, April 12, 1980

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Augustus J. Perreira, Jr.

Patrolman Augustus Perreira was shot and killed after stopping at a local convenience store at 2500 Delta Drive at 7:35 p.m.

He had entered the store unaware that a disturbance call had just been placed from there. He began to escort a male out of the store when the man stated he was not going to go to jail. The suspect then produced a concealed .38 caliber revolver and shot Patrolman Perreira several times. He was able to return fire, wounding the suspect.

The suspect was found not guilty by reason of insanity and sent to the Colorado State Hospital where he died in custody in 2010.

Patrolman Perreira was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife and child.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 427
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
  • Offender Committed to a hospital

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We miss you so much. The passing years don’t seem to make your loss easier at all. 2024 made you a great grandfather to a little girl. You would have been so good for her and your daughter. Your loss is still felt by so many who loved you. The loss of any a loved good man is felt forever. We know so many have followed you, and we are not alone in this grief. We think of them always, but this family, as exclusive as it should be just keeps growing. We know you are all in the company of your peers. We will keep your memory and the memories of all who lost their life in service, and their families in our thoughts and prayers always. Rest well brother

Sister Terri Perreira
Phoenix, AZ

June 18, 2024

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