Clyde Pritchett

End of watch — Monday, February 17, 1936

Rank

Policeman

Serial number

Unknown

Division

Hollywood

Location

6253 Hollywood Blvd

Cause of death

Shot During a Family Disturbance

Policeman Pritchett was shot and killed while at the scene of a domestic dispute. Policeman Pritchett and another officer responded to the scene. The other officer arrived first and began to struggle with the suspect. As Policeman Pritchett entered the business the suspect broke free from the other officer, produced a handgun, and shot Policeman Pritchett in the chest. The suspect and the other officer then exchanged shots and both were wounded. The suspect later stated that he had gone to the business and planned on committing suicide in front of his wife.