Fort Worth Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 2, 1977
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 1452
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: February 6, 1977
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to five years probation
Officer Ludwig Bruno was injured when he was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident. Officer Bruno was directing traffic directing traffic at an accident scene when he was stuck. Officer Bruno died one month later from his injuries.
The driver was apprehended and sentenced to five years probation.
Officer Bruno had served with the agency for 2.5 years.