United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
James Leo Prieto
1991
James Leo Prieto served the U.S. Army for 2 years. James served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Patrolman Jim Prieto suffered a fatal heart attack while handling a mentally ill patient at the Capitol complex in Harrisburg.
He was transported to the Polyclinic Medical Center, where he passed away.
Patrolman Prieto was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Capitol Police for 10 years. He had previously served with the Greencastle Police Department.
He was transported to the Polyclinic Medical Center, where he passed away.
Patrolman Prieto was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Capitol Police for 10 years. He had previously served with the Greencastle Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, son, two grandchildren, and three sisters.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Pennsylvania State Capitol Police
Patrolman
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