Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr.

Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr. | Wilmington Police Department, Delaware Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr. | Wilmington Police Department, DelawarePatrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr. | Wilmington Police Department, Delaware
Wilmington Police Department, Delaware
Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr. | Wilmington Police Department, Delaware
Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr. | Wilmington Police Department, Delaware
Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr. | Wilmington Police Department, Delaware
Patrolman Willard E. Pruitt, Jr.

Wilmington Police Department, Delaware

End of Watch Friday, July 7, 1944

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Willard E. Pruitt, Jr.

Patrolman Willard Pruitt was killed in a motorcycle crash 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

motorcycle, vehicle pursuit

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Patrolman Pruitt,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army and DEARNG. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 7, 2024

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