East Point Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, June 2, 1969
Joseph Frank Sykes, Jr.
Officer Sykes was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to another accident. A vehicle struck his motorcycle, causing a fatal head injury. Officer Sykes was not wearing a helmet as they were not required or considered a piece of safety equipment at the time.
Officer Joseph Sykes had been with the agency for three years.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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