Deputy Sheriff Wayne Peters
End of Watch: Sat, May 25th, 1968
Date of Incident: Sat, May 25th, 1968
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 7 years
Age: 38
Survivors
His wife and two children
Incident
Deputy Peters responded to a motel at the request of the owner when he was shot and killed upon entering the motel office. Before he could draw his weapon Deputy Peters was shot twice in the chest.
The suspect died in prison after being sentenced to 30 years.
Agency
131 East Second Street
Rushville, Indiana 46173
(765) 932-2931
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Left by Heather Peters on Sunday, August 1st, 2010
I never was able to meet my grandfather but i'm thankful for his service.