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Patrolman Harrison R. Brown
Wichita Police Department
Kansas

End of Watch: Sunday, January 4, 1925

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 4, 1925
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Brown was shot and killed when he stopped to question a man while walking his beat. The man later admitted to the murder.
Patrolman Brown was the first black officer with the Wichita Police Department to be killed in the line of duty.

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