Sergeant Nephi P. Pierce, Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

Sergeant Nephi P. Pierce

Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Monday, March 26, 1923

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Nephi P. Pierce

Sergeant Pierce succumbed to a gunshot wound received four months earlier when he and his partner attempted to question two suspicious men on State Street between 5th and 6th Streets. One of the men suddenly produced a handgun and shot Sergeant Pierce. The suspect then attacked the other officer and beat him severely. The two men escaped but were later apprehended. The shooter was sentenced to death and executed by firing squad on February 20, 1925.

Sergeant Pierce had been with the agency for 17 years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, November 28, 1922
Weapon Handgun
Offender Executed in 1925

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Sgt. Pierce - sorry to report that some unseen enemy has delayed placement of your plaque near where you were murdered. We will redouble our efforts as soon as some sense of normality returns to our society. We have not and will not forget your sacrifice. Remember that others have the watch and you can rest easy. God bless you, Sgt. Pierce.

Captain retired Judy Dencker
Salt Lake City Police

April 23, 2020