Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, November 2, 1920
Add to My HeroesPeter 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsYou are not forgotten. Today, especially, we remember you and speak your name into the universe once again.
We did not meet on this earth but will one day in the afterlife.
With love and respect,
Gregg M. Sorvas, grandson
Marilyn and Gregg
November 2, 2019
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