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Officer Donald J. Brereton | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

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Donald J. Brereton

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch: Thursday, January 7, 1960

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/7/1960

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Brereton was shot and killed while chasing a robbery suspect. He and his partner were staking out a liquor store on Florida Avenue, NW, when it was robbed. During the ensuing foot chase both officers were shot and Officer Brereton succumbed to his injuries.

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Rest in Peace, Officer Brereton. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 5, 2012

 

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