Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Thursday, July 21, 1955
Add to My HeroesJames C. Brizendine
Officer Brizendine was shot and killed accidentally by a civilian who mistook the officer for a prowler. Officer Brizendine and his partner responded to the report of a prowler . When they arrived they searched the yard and found nothing. Officer Brizendine began to search the adjoining yard. He walked toward the house shining his flashlight. The homeowner, alerted by his neighbor that there was a prowler in the area and blinded by the Officer Brizendine flashlight, thought Officer Brizendine was the prowler and fired a single shotgun blast, killing Officer Brizendine.
Officer Brizendine had served with the agency for 18 months. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOn this 65th anniversary of your untimely departure we say thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
To your niece Anna, God Bless you and your family.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 21, 2020
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