Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Pritchett was shot and killed while at the scene of a domestic dispute. An estranged husband had gone to the workplace of his wife and started an argument. 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 died from gunshot wounds after exchanging shots with other responding officers. The suspect later stated that he had gone to the business and planned on committing suicide in front of his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Pritchett gave the Los Angeles Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Pritchett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Clyde Pritchett is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Los Angeles Police Department, 115 of 240 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clyde Pritchett's cause is highlighted.
How Clyde Pritchett Compares
Offender Outcome
Killed by other officers
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clyde Pritchett is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clyde Pritchett was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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