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Officer Albert Peterson was shot and killed by a suspect wanted for bootlegging.
Officer Peterson and a Scotts Bluff County deputy went to the man's home in Mitchell to question him. They saw the suspect standing next to the garage and called out to him. The man responded by firing two shots. One of the shots struck Officer Peterson in the stomach, and the second shot struck the deputy in both forearms.
The following week the suspect shot and killed Sheriff George Heiser of the Keith County Sheriff's Office when the sheriff attempted to arrest him. Four days later, members of a posse shot and killed the suspect.
He was buried at Aurora Cemetary in Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska.
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You barely got started.
Police Officer Peterson gave the Scottsbluff Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Scottsbluff community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Peterson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Albert is the only officer of Scottsbluff Police Department remembered here.
Albert is one of 97 officers killed feloniously in NE, 64.2% of the 151 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1923, 2 officers in NE were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 68 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 6.
In 1923, 199 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1923, 200 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 43. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. Albert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Albert was 43. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.3% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Wednesdays: 14.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Scottsbluff Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
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