Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 12360
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 6/2/1970
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman Melvin E. Brown was shot and killed during an arrest of armed robbers.
Officer Brown observed three gunmen enter a lounge and announce a robbery. As the robbers ordered the patrons to place their hands on the bar, Officer Brown attempted to subdue one of the gunmen and disarm him. The gunman fired several shots, fatally wounding the officer.
