New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: 9/11 related illness
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers
Police Officer Peter O. Rodriguez died as a direct result of illnesses he contracted after inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
Officer Rodriguez served with the New York City Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the Auto Crime Division.