Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 2, 1970
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 12360
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 2, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Melvin E. Brown was shot and killed during an arrest of armed robbers at 1200 East 71st Street while off duty.
He observed three gunmen enter a lounge and announce a robbery. As the subjects ordered the patrons to place their hands on the bar, Patrolman Brown attempted to subdue one of them and disarm him. The gunman fired several shots, fatally wounding Patrolman Brown.