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Patrolman Charles A. Browne | Reno Police Department, Nevada
Reno Police Department, Nevada

Patrolman

Charles A. Browne

Reno Police Department, Nevada

End of Watch: Sunday, November 10, 1907

Biographical Info

Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 9 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 8, 1907
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Browne was shot and mortally wounded when he attempted to arrest a man who pulled a pistol on another man near the Pyramid Saloon. A gun battle resulted in which Patrolman Browne and the suspect shot each other. The suspect was killed instantly. Patrolman Browne died at the Peoples Hospital two days later.

Patrolman Browne was survived by his wife and six children.