Patrolman Samuel Bryson
Savannah Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, November 4, 1868
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Patrolman Bryson and Patrolman Robert Read were shot and killed killed while attempting to restore order during a riot that broke out during the 1868 Presidential election. The riot was started by citizens opposing candidate Ulysses S. Grant. Three citizens were killed and 17 injured.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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View all 12 ReflectionsIt has been 156 years since your passing and to be honest not much has changed. Tomorrow is the election and people are always protesting and rioting over one thing or another.
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten and neither will that of Patrolman Reid
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