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Joseph Sykes

Case from Norfolk, VA dated Aug 28, 1909

Victim Details

Joseph W. Sykes

Male

White / Caucasian

Norfolk

VA

1909-08-28

41

Joseph

Sykes

07/10/2026

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In the late summer of 1909, a male law enforcement officer by the name of Deputy Joseph Sykes was dutifully patrolling Old County Road in the city of South Norfolk, Virginia. Accompanied by two special officers, his attention was drawn to three men who appeared suspicious. As the officers approached, the trio scattered, prompting one of the special officers to give chase to a fleeing individual, an encounter that quickly escalated into an exchange of gunfire.

Meanwhile, Deputy Sykes and t ...
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  • Police Memorials | Chesapeake, VA
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    Has anyone else looked into the background of the officers who were with Deputy Sykes that day? It s... ...Read More
    09/28/2024
    It’s hard to imagine the fear and chaos that must have erupted in those tense moments on Old Count... ...Read More
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