Police Officer Oscar Theodore Peterson, Poplar Police Department, Montana

Police Officer Oscar Theodore Peterson

Poplar Police Department, Montana

End of Watch Saturday, November 18, 1950

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Oscar Theodore Peterson

Officer Peterson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for driving on a revoked license. Officer Peterson, with another Poplar officer and a Sioux tribal police officer, observed the man driving the vehicle and attempted to stop him.

The driver led the officers on a pursuit until the officers shot out one of his tires, causing the vehicle to overturn. The suspect exited the vehicle and opened fire on the officers with a .30-.30 rifle, killing Officer Peterson. The man then committed suicide.

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Age 53
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
Offender Committed suicide

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Officer Peterson,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Poplar. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 18, 2025