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 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
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