Sergeant John Joseph (J.J.) Brown
Savannah Police Department
Georgia
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 14, 1981

Biographical Info
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 14, 1981
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Sergeant Brown was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a shootout with a suspect who had fired at the officers. The shooting occurred at the intersection of Liberty Street and West Broad Street.

The suspect was also shot and killed in the shootout.

Sergeant Brown had served with the Savannah Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.