Newark Housing Authority Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Wednesday, January 12, 1972
Add to My HeroesRoland J. Brewster
Police Officer Roland Brewster was shot and killed while off-duty inside of a tavern at 20 Van Vechten Street.
He was inside the tavern two men approached him and asked if he was a police officer. Officer Brewster responded that he was not and started to back away from the men. One of the men then drew a handgun and shot Officer Brewster, killing him.
Officer Brewster had served with the Newark Housing Authority Police Department for 2-1/2 years.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge 9
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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