Case Number: 4778
Peterson, Charles - Age 38 - While in his auto with Officer Christello of 11th Pct. who commandeered same to pursue 5 holdup men in another machine, was shot and almost instantly killed by officers of the Det. Bur. through mistaking their car for the bandit car. 17 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 13, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 13, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in his auto with officer Christello commandeered t |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his auto with officer Christello commandeered t |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Peterson, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Employed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
