Patrolman Joseph S. Pratt, Suffolk Police Department, Virginia

Patrolman Joseph S. Pratt

Suffolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Sunday, October 20, 1935

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Joseph S. Pratt

Patrolman Joseph Pratt was shot twice in the abdomen while serving a non-support warrant on a subject on South Saratoga Street at 6:00 p.m.

He was transported to a local hospital, where the next morning, he succumbed to his wounds without regaining consciousness.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled in the late 1960s.

Patrolman Pratt had served with the Suffolk Police Department for 27 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 27 years
Badge 2

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, October 19, 1935
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

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Patrolman Pratt,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Suffolk County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 20, 2025