Patrolman William F. Brey

Patrolman William F. Brey | Pennsauken Township Police Department, New Jersey
Pennsauken Township Police Department, New Jersey
Patrolman William F. Brey

Pennsauken Township Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Friday, May 15, 1987

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William 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 and sentenced to life in prison.

Patrolman Brey served with the Pennsauken Township Police Department for less than 10 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 9 years, 10 months
  • Badge 43

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
  • Offender Shot and killed

alcohol violation, disturbance

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