Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Reddy was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest a man wanted for beating a woman. When the officers arrived at the man's home, they located him in the garage. They informed the man he was under arrest, but instead of surrendering, the man opened fire, mortally wounding Patrolman Reddy. Both officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Patrolman Reddy had served with the Martins Ferry Police Department for 22 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reddy served with the Martins Ferry Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Martins Ferry community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reddy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Peter A. Reddy is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Martins Ferry Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Peter A. Reddy's cause is highlighted.
How Peter A. Reddy Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Peter A. Reddy is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Peter A. Reddy was killed by gun; unknown type.
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