Police Officer Oscar Theodore Peterson

Police Officer Oscar Theodore Peterson | Poplar Police Department, Montana
Poplar Police Department, Montana
Police Officer Oscar Theodore Peterson

Poplar Police Department, Montana

End of Watch Saturday, November 18, 1950

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Oscar Theodore Peterson

Officer Peterson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for driving on a revoked license. Officer Peterson, with another Poplar officer and a Sioux tribal police officer, observed the man driving the vehicle and attempted to stop him.

The driver led the officers on a pursuit until the officers shot out one of his tires, causing the vehicle to overturn. The suspect exited the vehicle and opened fire on the officers with a .30-.30 rifle, killing Officer Peterson. The man then committed suicide.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
  • Offender Committed suicide
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