Atlantic City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, October 14, 1981
Add to My HeroesPeter Francis Egnor
Patrolman Peter Egnor was shot and killed during a high-speed chase and shootout.
Other officers had been waved down by a prostitute who pointed out a man who had robbed her the week before. When officers attempted to stop the suspect the pursuit started. Throughout the chase the suspect fired several weapons, striking three different police cars, and fatally wounding Patrolman Egnor.
The subject committed suicide after his vehicle crashed. A cache of weapons was found inside the man's vehicle.
On October 14th, 2006, the Albany Avenue bridge was renamed the c in his honor.
Patrolman Egnor had served with the Atlantic City Police Department for 18 months.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
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