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Joseph Pokorny

Case from Carnegie, PA dated Dec 12, 2005

Victim Details

Joseph Raymond Pokorny, Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Carnegie

PA

2005-12-12

45

Joseph

Pokorny

07/23/2026

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Corporal Joseph Raymond Pokorny Jr., aged 45, was a dedicated member of the Pennsylvania State Police, having served for over 22 years. On the night of December 12, 2005, Corporal Pokorny was fatally shot during a traffic stop near an exit ramp from I-376 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 a.m., when Pokorny attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding. A violent struggle ensued, during which the suspect managed to gain control of Pokorny's service weapon and shot hi ...
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    I can't stop thinking about the part of this case where Corporal Pokorny's bravery was evident right... ...Read More
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    I’ve been reading through the details of Corporal Pokorny's case, and one thing that strikes me is... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the circumstances surrounding Corporal Pokorny's tragic death, partic... ...Read More
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