Police Officer Claude Emmett Branon, Sr., Houston Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Claude Emmett Branon, Sr.

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1959

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Claude Emmett Branon, Sr.

Police Officer Claude Branon succumbed to injuries received on January 13, 1959, when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver on the Gulf Freeway.

While attempting to stop a speeding motorist, the driver intentionally rammed his motorcycle. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital and was paralyzed from the neck down before passing away on March 20, 1959.

No suspects were ever apprehended.

Officer Branon was a United States Marine Corps Korean War veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two young children.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 7 years
Badge 1160
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Tuesday, January 13, 1959
Weapon Automobile
Offender Case never solved

motor officer, hit-and-run

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Officer Branon,
On today, the 66th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC in Korea fighting the communist North Koreans and Chinese during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 20, 2025