Duluth Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch Tuesday, April 28, 1908
Add to My HeroesArthur Briggs
Lieutenant Arthur Briggs suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a drunk man in an alley behind a local business in West Duluth.
The drunk man had been creating a disturbance inside of the business and Lieutenant Briggs had been called to remove him. When Lieutenant Briggs entered the business the man fled out a back door. Lieutenant Briggs chased after him but suffered a heart attack after catching and struggling with him.
Lieutenant Briggs had served with the Duluth Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsLt. Briggs,
On today, the 108th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Duluth. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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