Patrolman Patrick Emmanuel Sweeney, Sr., Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands

Patrolman Patrick Emmanuel Sweeney, Sr.

Virgin Islands Police Department, Virgin Islands

End of Watch Monday, October 27, 1975

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Patrick Emmanuel Sweeney, Sr.

Patrolman Patrick Sweeney was shot and killed while confronting several men who were trespassing at Elena Christian Jr. High School in Christiansted, St. Croix.

Patrolman Sweeney was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Virgin Islands Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

The Patrick Sweeney Headquarters in Christiansted, La Croix, was named in his honor.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

trespasser

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Patrolman Sweeney,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 27, 2025