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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