Police Officer Roland J. Brewster
Newark Housing Authority Police Department
New Jersey
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 12, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 9

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, January 12, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Brewster was shot and killed while off duty when he attempted to take action when a tavern was robbed. He was inside the tavern when armed suspects entered and was shot when he attempted to stop them.

Officer Brewster had served with the Newark Housing Authority Police Department for 2.5 years.