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Policeman John M. Brinnegar | Los Angeles Police Department, California
Los Angeles Police Department, California

Policeman

John M. Brinnegar

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch: Saturday, September 29, 1928

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 29, 1928
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Policeman Brinnegar was shot and killed by a bootlegging suspect as he searched for liquor in his home. Policeman Brinnegar and the suspect were found locked in an embrace. Both had shot each other to death.