Mesa Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Wednesday, November 12, 1913
Add to My HeroesHyram Smith Peterson
Town Marshal Hyram Peterson was shot and killed by a theft suspect while on duty.
He observed two men attempting to steal a bicycle and he gave chase on his own bicycle. He was shot by the two men when he caught them at the edge of town. Both men were eventually apprehended.
Marshal Peterson had been the town marshal for five years. He was survived by his wife and children and is buried in the City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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