Patrolman Willie Edward Peeples
South Carolina Highway Patrol
South Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, June 8, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, June 8, 1979
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Peeples was shot and killed during a high-speed pursuit.

The suspect was apprehended and convicted of murder. That verdict was later overturned on appeal and the suspect was set free. After being set free, he committed another violent crime and was sentenced to life in prison.