Leflore County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Monday, April 18, 1994
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 18, 1994
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Deputy Sheriff Melvin Brown was shot and killed while escorting a woman to her home to pick up clothing. The woman's husband surprised them and shot Deputy Brown to death and seriously wounded the woman.
The subject was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Brown is survived by his wife and three children.