Providence Police Department, Rhode Island
End of Watch: Sunday, April 2, 1911
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: 139
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 2, 1911
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Case never solved
Patrolman John Brennan was shot and killed on Federal Street when he responded to reports of gunshots in Franklin Park.
His murder was never solved.
Patrolman Brennan had only served with the Providence Police Department for six months. He was survived by his father, brother, and five sisters.