Detective Peter K. Tsorvas

Detective Peter K. Tsorvas | Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania
Detective Peter K. Tsorvas

Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, November 2, 1920

Peter K. Tsorvas

Detective Peter Tsorvas succumbed to gunshot wounds to the leg and abdomen while investigating a gambling ring at Wylie and Sixth Avenues three days earlier. Detective Tsorvas and the suspect engaged in a running gun battle in which over nine shots were fired.

His murderer was captured and confessed.

Detective Tsorvas had served with the Pittsburgh Police Department for two years.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, October 30, 1920
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Apprehended

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RIP Brother. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

March 12, 2015

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