FOREST PERRY

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Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 25-W: 24
Department: Kennewick, Washington, P.D.
End of Watch: November 7, 1906
Cause: SHOT
Age:
Years of Service: 1
Description: Deputy Perry, Marshal Michael Glover and other law enforcement officers went to a hobo encampment to apprehend two suspects wanted in connection with the burglary of a hardware store. A gunfight ensued and Deputy Perry became caught in the crossfire and was shot by a member of the posse (friendly fire). Marshal Glover and Officer Joseph Holzkey also died in this incident. One suspect died and the second man was arrested.
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