Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Add to My HeroesBobby W. Branham
Detective Bob Branham succumbed to complications of a gunshot wounds sustained 41 years earlier in the 300 block of East Oak Street.
As he was placing one subject under arrest a second man approached and shot him in the abdomen with a shotgun. He nearly died from the wound at the time of the shooting and remained in the hospital for eight months. He had undergone over 10 surgeries as a result of the wound. On May 14th, 2013, he underwent surgery to remove an obstruction caused by the wound. He died as a complication of the surgery.
Detective Branham served with the Louisville Police Department for 13 years and is survived by his wife, daughter, and grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 76
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, July 16, 1972
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsWow what a heroic man! Rest in peace Detective Branham.
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May 14, 2024
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