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Richard E. Pelkey
- Aug. 12, 1954 -
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| Resided: |
NY, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Aug. 12, 1954 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Lake Placid Police Dept.
NY
USA |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
NY
USA
Thu. Aug. 12, 1954
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| Summary: |
Patrolman Pelkey was shot and killed in a standoff with a burglar at a cabin in Lake Placid, New York. Patrolman Pelkey and other officers had cornered a wanted daytime burglar who was an AWOL Air Force Major. The suspect, hiding in a shower stall, opened fire, striking three officers, mortally wounding Officer Pelkey. The suspect was later caught in Reno, Nevada, tried and convicted of second-degree murder, but only served fourteen years in prison. The suspect was later killed in an automobile accident in 1970.p
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