P.O. Richard Pegue #371
| Name: | Pegue, Richard E. |
| Star: | 371 |
| Rank: | Temporary Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | Bureau of Operational Services |
| End of Watch: | 07-Mar-1946 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Richard Pegue arrested a criminal sexual assault offender and a woman attempting to obstruct the arrest. As Officer Pegue transported the prisoners to the police station, the female arrestee hit the officer with a bottle. At this point, the male offender gained possession of the officer's revolver and shot Officer Pegue. The brave officer died from his injury. |
