Clarksville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Thursday, February 14, 1974
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 3 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 13, 1974
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Kenneth Browning was shot and killed when a mentally ill man opened fire in front of a post office at the corner of 3rd Street and Madison Street.
Two other officers and three bystanders were also shot and wounded. One of the officers was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Patrolman Browning was transported to Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Patrolman Browning had served with the Clarksville Police Department for three months and previously served with the Dickson Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, stepson, parents, and brother.