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Chief of Police Edward Brennan | Wyoming Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania Wyoming Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Chief of Police

Edward Brennan

Wyoming Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Monday, July 29, 1918

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/29/1918

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Acquitted

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Chief Edward Brennan and Chief Ralph Daley, of the West Wyoming Borough Police Department, were shot and killed by a man who was creating a disturbance in West Wyoming Borough. Chief Daley was attempting to disperse a crowd of people when the suspect opened fire, killing him.

The suspect fled to Wyoming Borough where he was confronted by Chief Brennan. As Chief Brennan chased the suspect, the suspect turned and shot him. The suspect was apprehended, but acquitted of both murders because the evidence presented in the trial was mostly circumstantial.

Chief Brennan had served as chief for three years and was survived by his wife, two children, and two sisters.

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I was just researching my Grandfather and found that he had received the honor of having the Safety Building named after him. I wish I had been informed, as I and my family would have certainly attended. We did get the chance to attend the dedication ceremony for the monument and will always hold those memories dear. My father John and Aunt Rose were 3 and 5 respective when their father was shot in the line of duty. I wish I had met him and I know Margaret, his wife, Rose, his daughter, John, his son, Norine, his daughter in-law, and Noreen, his granddaughter are all together now. God Bless and Keep You all.
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Edward T Brennan
Erie, PA

Edward T Brennan Superintendent Ret.
Pa Dept of Corrections, Grandson
September 23, 2011

 

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