Pittsburgh Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, November 2, 1920
Peter K. Tsorvas
Detective Peter Tsorvas was killed by gunshots to the leg and abdomen while investigating a gambling ring at Wylie and Sixth Avenues. 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 agency for two years.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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