Patrolman Claude Brice
Joplin Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Saturday, December 31, 1904

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 31, 1904
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Brice was shot and killed while investigating a possible burglary. He had gone to a business after receiving information that a burglary was to take place that night.

He observed three suspicious men and began to chase them. One of the men opened fire, fatally wounding him.

Three men were arrested for Patrolman Brice's murder and sentenced to long prison terms. Two of the men later escaped.