Akron Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, October 31, 1933
Add to My HeroesWilliam Sherfie "Pete" Peterson
Officer Peterson succumbed to injuries sustained two months earlier while he and his partner pursued a suspected drunk driver on Clearview Avenue.
Their patrol car struck a large stone that was in the roadway, causing Officer Peterson to suffer a serious shoulder injury.
Officer Peterson was placed on light duty following the incident. He suffered a fatal blood clot as he recovered.
Officer Peterson served with the Akron Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 122
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Sunday, September 3, 1933
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Officer William Sherfie "Pete" Peterson of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 72 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
October 31, 2022
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