Officer Donald J. Brereton
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
End of Watch: Thursday, January 7, 1960

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 7, 1960
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

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.