Norman Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Sunday, November 24, 1963
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 24, 1963
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Detective Lieutenant Jerry Bratcher was killed in an automobile crash on Oklahoma 9 approximately five miles east of Norman while investigating a stolen vehicle.
He was returning to Norman when the crash occurred. He was taken to St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City where he succumbed to his injuries.
Lieutenant Bratcher had served with the Norman Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and one son.