Joplin Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, April 24, 1901
Add to My HeroesBert Brannon
Patrolman Bert Brannon and Patrolman James Sweeney were shot and killed by a group of vagrants they had just arrested from the Kansas City Railroad yards.
They were walking the seven men to jail along with a third officer. As they neared the intersection of Second Street and Main Street, a half-block from the jail, one of the men suddenly produced a revolver and opened fire. Patrolman Sweeney and Patrolman Brannon were both fatally wounded.
Patrolman Brannon is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Missouri.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, April 23, 1901
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsPatrolman Brannon,
Please forgive my previous reflection left for you. I got your EOW anniversary wrong. On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Joplin.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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