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Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Clyde Pritchett
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: Unknown
- Division: Hollywood
- Location: 6253 Hollywood Blvd
- Date Killed: Monday, February 17, 1936
- Cause of Death: Shot During a Family Disturbance
Rememberance
Policeman Pritchett was shot and killed while at the scene of a domestic dispute.
Policeman Pritchett and another officer responded to the scene. The other officer arrived first and began to struggle with the suspect. As Policeman Pritchett entered the business the suspect broke free from the other officer, produced a handgun, and shot Policeman Pritchett in the chest. The suspect and the other officer then exchanged shots and both were wounded.
The suspect later stated that he had gone to the business and planned on committing suicide in front of his wife.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
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