Those We Lost
Officer James S. Peters
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Died April 14, 1949 as a result of gunshot wounds he received while searching a lumberyard. He walked in on a burglary in progress and was shot by one or more burglary suspects. His murder still remains unsolved.
Died Nov. 28, 1948 while assisting another officer who was struggling with a prisoner in a police car. He and Officer Henry Johnson arrested a man for discharging a firearm. The suspect grabbed Officer Johnson's revolver while being transported to jail. During the struggle for the gun, Officer Lynch approached the passenger door of the police car. Officer Johnson's weapon discharged through the window glass and struck Officer Lynch.
Died Feb. 4, 1947 from a blow to the head he received while helping an officer who was fighting with a prisoner. He died six months after retirement. His death was attributed to the head injury.
Died March 13, 1947 as a result of injuries he received in a traffic collision on Jan. 15. While enroute to investigate a hijacking, the vehicle in which he was a passenger collided with a vehicle that turned in front of them. The driver was arrested at the scene.
Died January 3, 1947 from gunshot wounds he received while he and Detective Cormack were arresting two men who were suspects in the death of Officer Jerry St. Clair. They approached the suspect vehicle at 1500 S. Frisco Avenue. The suspects exited the vehicle and began firing. Detective Cormack was killed and Detective Johnston wounded. A 17 year old suspect was wounded and captured at the scene. The other suspect was later arrested in Idaho.