Metro Nashville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, July 26, 1978
Steven Ross Pinkelton
Officer Steven Pinkelton was shot and killed when the restaurant he was in was robbed. He was off duty but in uniform waiting in line when an armed robber entered, grabbed him from behind, and shot him in the back of the head.
The suspect was apprehended and convicted of the murder. He has a parole hearing in March of 2015.
Officer Pinkelton had served with the Metro Nashville Police Department for six years.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Convicted
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