Deputy Sheriff Yvonne D. Pettit, Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff Yvonne D. Pettit

Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Monday, December 4, 2006

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Yvonne D. Pettit

Deputy Yvonne Pettit was shot and killed by her estranged husband while on duty.

The suspect had located her and her partner and opened fire with an AK-47 rifle. Deputy Pettit was fatally wounded and her partner was shot 10 times. Despite his wounds, Deputy Pettit's partner was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Deputy Pettit had served with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office for 5 years. She is survived by her five children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; AK-47
Offender Shot and killed

ambush, domestic

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Your service and sacrifice are remembered today, 18 years since your murder. You were loved by so many, it is safe to say that you will never be forgotten. I hope your children are doing well.
Please rest in peace Deputy Pettit.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

December 4, 2024