Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Wednesday, October 14, 1970
John Leslie Scott
Patrolman John Scott was killed by a gunshot to the chest when a fellow officer’s service revolver accidentally discharged.
He was transported to Allegheny General Hospital where he succumbed to the wound.
Patrolman Scott was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife, two sons, parents, two sisters, and one brother.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year, 1 month
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, October 13, 1970
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
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