Police Officer Peter E. C. Jerving, Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

Police Officer Peter E. C. Jerving

Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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Peter E. C. Jerving

Police Officer Peter Jerving was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect at 1:16 am near the 2700 block of South 14th Street.

Officers were looking for a suspect who had just committed a robbery at a nearby apartment building. The suspect fled on foot as officers approached him. One officer caught the subject and a struggle ensued. The subject fired his handgun and it struck Officer Jerving who was running to the scene to assist. Despite being wounded, Officer Jerving was able to return fire and killed the subject.

Officer Jerving was transported to Froedtert Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject had been sentenced to probation for two hit-and-run crashes the day before.

Officer Jerving has served with the Milwaukee Police Department for four years and was assigned to Police District 4. He is survived by his parents, six siblings, and a long-time girlfriend.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 4 years
Badge 3422

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

arrest attempt, foot pursuit, probation violation, robbery

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Officer Jerving,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Milwaukee. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. At least you took that POS with you so he’s not taking up space in a prison where he should have been after been found guilty of those previous crimes that he had committed.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 7, 2024