Patrol Officer John H. Perkey - Knoxville Police Dept. - TN - True Life Hero

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John H. Perkey
- Dec. 08, 1967 -

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Knoxville Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	TN, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Dec. 08, 1967
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male
	Agency
Dept:	Knoxville Police Dept. - TN 800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave Knoxville, TN 37915 USA (865)215-7000
County:	Knox
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Patrol Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Traffic - Vehicle Stop
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	TN USA Fri. Dec. 08, 1967
Summary:	Officer Perkey was killed in an automobile accident while he and his partner pursued a speeder. Their police car struck a wet spot in the road, causing them to lose control and strike a tree. Officer Perkey was thrown from the vehicle and killed.
Source:	Website Click

Last Updated: May. 29, 2019


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