Sergeant Julian Branch, Clio Police Department, South Carolina

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Sergeant

Julian Branch

Clio Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Sunday, April 25, 1976

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Age: 22

Tour: 1 year, 4 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/24/1976

Weapon: Handgun; .22 caliber

Suspect: Plead guilty and sentenced to 10 years

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Sergeant Branch was shot and killed after a motor vehicle chase on SC highway 35-19 around 11:30 pm.

Sergeant Branch was shot with a .22 caliber pistol while trying to apprehend the driver of the fleeing vehicle. He had stopped the car about three miles outside Clio on a rural road near the Dillon County line. He died about 2:00 am the next day. The driver plead guilty and was sentenced to ten years in prison.

Sergeant Branch was a member of the force for about 16 months. He was a US Army veteran. He was survived by his mother, three brothers, and a sister.

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Your heroism and service is honored today on the 36th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was shot twice when ambushed on April 23rd when he was on a foot pursuit of two bank robbers.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 25, 2012

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Julian Branch

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