Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Peter Bergeron was shot and killed when he and his partner surprised several suspects attempting to break into a car at the corner of Nelson and Hollygrove. The men fled, and Patrolman Bergeron chased one of them into an alley. The suspect opened fire, striking him in the chest. A detective arriving on the scene shot and killed the 17-year-old shooter. Four others were arrested. Patrolman Bergeron died while being transported to Charity Hospital. Patrolman Bergeron had served with the New Orleans Police Department. He was survived by his wife and son. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Valor.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bergeron served with the New Orleans Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Orleans community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bergeron.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Peter Edward Bergeron, Jr. is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 61.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New Orleans Police Department, 86 of 128 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Peter Edward Bergeron, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Peter Edward Bergeron, Jr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Peter Edward Bergeron, Jr. is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Peter Edward Bergeron, Jr. was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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