Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, December 8, 1967
Add to My HeroesJohn H. Perkey
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. Officer Perkey was a U.S Army veteran.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Perkey.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 30, 2020
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