Patrolman Willie Edward Peeples
South Carolina Highway Patrol
South Carolina

End of Watch: Friday, June 8, 1979
Cause: Gunfire

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

 
Photograph: Patrolman Willie Edward Peeples

Patch image: South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Visit Patrolman Peeples's memorial at www.ODMP.org