Deputy Sheriff Wayne Peters

Photo of 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

Rush County Sheriff's Department Patch
131 East Second Street
Rushville, Indiana 46173
(765) 932-2931

Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Deputy Sheriff Wayne Peters.

Deputy Sheriff Wayne Peters
Left by Heather Peters on Sunday, August 1st, 2010

I never was able to meet my grandfather but i'm thankful for his service.