Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Tim Prunty was shot and killed in an ambush attack at approximately 3:30 am.
He was standing next to his patrol car outside of a convenience store on Bert Kouns Industrial Loop when another car pulled into the parking lot and the driver opened fire on him. Though he was struck by several rounds, he was able to return fire before collapsing, protecting a civilian in the process. He was transported to LSU Health Science Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
A witness was able to provide a description of the suspect's vehicle. Officers located the vehicle a short time later and took the suspect into custody after a short pursuit. It is believed that the man was responsible for shooting at a security guard earlier in the morning. He was charged with first degree murder in connection with Sergeant Prunty's death and attempted murder in the connection with the shooting of the security guard.
On October 30th, 2012, the 24-year-old subject was convicted of first degree murder. Two years later he was sentenced to life.
Sergeant Prunty had served with the Shreveport Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his twin brother, who also serves with the agency.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Prunty gave the Shreveport Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Shreveport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Prunty.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Timothy Clark Prunty 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Shreveport Police Dept., 24 of 30 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Timothy Clark Prunty's cause is highlighted.
How Timothy Clark Prunty Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Timothy Clark Prunty is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Timothy Clark Prunty was killed by handgun.
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