Brooklyn Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, December 18, 1971
Add to My HeroesJames Carlton Towns
Patrolman James Towns succumbed to shotgun wounds sustained 11 days earlier while on duty.
He was struck by a shotgun blast as he walked out the front door of a local tavern at 318 Madison Street as he and another officer were conducting routine checks at 3:45 am. Witnesses said the blast came from a car occupied by two men as they drove by.
Patrolman Towns had served with the Brooklyn Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 16
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, December 7, 1971
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsPatrolman Towns,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Brooklyn. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R,I.P.
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