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Sergeant John Joseph Savannah Police Department, Georgia

Sergeant

John Joseph "J.J." Brown

Savannah Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 14, 1981

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 49

Tour: 21 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 4/14/1981

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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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.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 14, 2010

 

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