Police Officer John Louis Briscoe
Stockton Police Department
California
End of Watch: Monday, February 5, 1917

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, February 5, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed

Officer Briscoe was shot and killed while escorting two transients to jail. One of the men suddenly pulled out a handgun and shot him. He was able to fire three shots in return before succumbing to his wounds in front of the police station.

Officer Briscoe had been with the Stockton Police Department for five years and was survived by his wife and four sons.