Patrolman William Brown
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Saturday, September 29, 1917

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 25, 1917
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Brown was shot and killed while chasing a man who had brandished a gun when asked to leave a cafe. Patrolman Brown was walking his beat when the cafe owner notified him of the incident and pointed the man out. As Patrolman Brown chased the suspect they exchanged shots and both were wounded. Patrolman Brown was taken to a local hospital where he underwent two blood transfusions before doctors determined he had to have his leg amputated. Patrolman Brown never regained consciousness after the operation and succumbed to his wounds on September 29, four days after the initial shooting.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Patrolman Brown had been with the agency for seven months and was survived by his son and two brothers, who were both officers with the Cleveland Police Department.