Joplin Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, December 31, 1904
Claude Brice
Patrolman Brice was shot and killed while investigating a possible burglary. He had gone to a business after receiving information that a burglary was to take place that night.
He observed three suspicious men and began to chase them. One of the men opened fire, fatally wounding him.
Three men were arrested for Patrolman Brice's murder and sentenced to long prison terms. Two of the men later escaped.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
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