Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, March 18, 1984
Add to My HeroesGarland Lindwood Joyner, Jr.
Detective Garland Joyner was shot and killed in North Carolina while conducting an investigation.
His body was located in Warwick Creek, which borders the Gates County - Chowan County line, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Although he was initially ruled a suicide, it was reclassified a homicide in 2014 after new evidence emerged indicating he was following leads on an active investigation.
His killer(s) remain unidentified and at large.
Detective Joyner was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Portsmouth Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 131
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location North Carolina
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDet. Joyner,
On today, the 40th 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. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 18, 2024
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