Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, October 19, 1919
Add to My HeroesGeorge Luther Berrey
Officer George Berrey was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect on an outstanding burglary warrant.
The suspect fled as Officer Berrey and another officer approached him, drawing a pistol and firing behind him as he did so. Officer Berrey was struck once, but managed to return fire. He succumbed to his wound an hour later at a local hospital.
The suspect escaped, but was located hours later at a local home. As police attempted to arrest him, a scuffle broke out, and the suspect was fatally shot by officers.
Officer Berrey was survived by his wife and child.
Officer Berrey's brother, Officer Walter Berrey, was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 5th, 1910, while also serving with the Montgomery Police Department.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Berrey.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 7, 2020
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