Pennsauken Township Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Friday, May 15, 1987
Add to My HeroesWilliam F. Brey
Patrolman William Brey was stabbed to death by two teenage brothers who were drinking on the roof of a townhouse at 1915 46th Street.
After responding to the scene Patrolman Brey was attacked and stabbed. He was able to fatally shoot one of the brothers. The other was arrested and convicted of Patrolman Brey's murder.
Patrolman Brey served with the Pennsauken Township Police Department for less than 10 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 9 years, 10 months
- Badge 43
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsRead a letter by Lt Davies (ret) about releasing one of the killers of officer William Bret in 1987. A life sentence for this killer should be just that, life. Officer Brey will never be free in this world again. I know you rest with the Lord in peace forever.
Capt. Pete McHugh Jr. (ret)
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