Patrolman John Peterson
Red Wing Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Wednesday, January 16, 1907
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Patrolman Peterson and Chief James Daily both succumbed to gunshot wounds received the previous day when they attempted to apprehend a suspicious person at the Sibley Hotel. The man was mentally deranged and opened fire on the officers, mortally wounding both of them.
The suspect was committed in a state mental hospital and died there on May 11, 1931.
Patrolman Peterson had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, January 15, 1907
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Deceased
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