Officer John Brasher
Cincinnati Police Division
Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, May 6, 1849

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, May 6, 1849
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: life sentence; pardoned 1874; deceased

Officer John Brasher was shot and killed on May 6, 1849 when pursuing a suspect who had broken into the Good Samaritan Drug Store at Central Avenue and Court Street the previous day. A warrant had been issued for the suspect and he was tracked to Madam Davis' house at 15th and Elm Streets. Police surrounded the house and demanded the suspect, Jones, surrender. Jones ran out the rear door and shot Officer Brasher during a foot chase.

Officer Brasher was survived by his wife.