Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Hugh Petrie was shot and killed by one of three suspects he had arrested and was taking to the local jail. He was shot at the railroad crossing on Carey Avenue. Despite a reward for the killer, the suspect was never apprehended. Patrolman Petrie had only served with the agency for five days, previously serving as a fire man.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children, his parents, five sisters, and three brothers.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Petrie served with the Cheyenne Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cheyenne community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Petrie.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Hugh C. Petrie 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 WY, 41 of 63 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.1% of this state's fallen. That is 10.9 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cheyenne Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hugh C. Petrie's cause is highlighted.
How Hugh C. Petrie Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hugh C. Petrie is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hugh C. Petrie was killed by gun; unknown type.
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