PETER PETYNKO
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 60-E: 29
Department: Newport Twp, Pennsylvania, P.D.
End of Watch: January 14, 1924
Cause: SHOT
Age: 24
Years of Service: 1 week
Description: Patrolman Petynko was shot while attempting to arrest a suspect who had fired shots at another man. Patrolman Petynko was shot multiple times and died at the scene. His assailant was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10-20 years in prison.
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