Rocky Ripple Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, March 23, 1997
Add to My HeroesBryan Glenn Northern
Sergeant Bryan Northern and Colonel Robert Black were shot and injured while working private security at an apartment complex at 4183 Edgemere Court in Indianapolis.
The two officers had chased a man to an apartment after he caused a disturbance in the parking lot. They knocked on the door and identified themselves when a man inside opened fire on them. The subject had no involvement with the previous incident but had several outstanding warrants.
Neither officer was wearing a bulletproof vest.
Colonel Black shortly after being shot and Sergeant Northern succumbed to his wounds on March 23, 1997. The man who killed both officers was apprehended two days after the shooting. He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to life in prison with no parole.
Sergeant Northern had served with the Rocky Ripple Police Department for four years.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, February 20, 1997
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 27 ReflectionsAll these years later Bryan it still seems like yesterday.. What fun we had just a night before yeah? I still have the plastic ball from ball pit...that was just a lucky throw you know?!?
Carrie
March 23, 2023
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