Homestead Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Monday, March 17, 1952
Add to My HeroesWilliam Franklin Brantley
Chief of Police Frank Brantley was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man shortly after midnight.
The man had just shot and critically wounded another person in a bar and Chief Brantley was searching for him. He was shot after finding the man behind a house at 105 SE 2nd Avenue.
The 27-year-old suspect was convicted of second degree murder on April 25th, 1952, and sentenced to 99 years in prison. He escaped in 1958 and again in 1960 but was quickly captured.
Chief Brantley was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He had served n law enforcement for 17 years and was survived by his wife, daughter and parents.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 99 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Chief Brantley. A man who kills a police officer should never be allowed to guard other inmates with a rifle.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 19, 2020
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