Wilmington Police Department, Delaware
End of Watch Friday, July 7, 1944
Add to My HeroesWillard E. Pruitt, Jr.
Patrolman Willard Pruitt was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a suspect at 30th Street and North Monroe in Wilmington at 2 pm.
He was a United States Army and Deleware National Guard veteran who had served with the Wilmington Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 89
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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