Yuba County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, November 21, 1974
Add to My HeroesDonald Leeroy Brown
Deputy Brown was shot and killed when he responded to reports of a man pointing a shotgun at school children. The suspect was known to Deputy Brown and when he arrived at the scene the man's mother let him in the house. As Deputy Brown approached the second floor of the residence the suspect appeared from a bedroom and shot Deputy Brown in the chest with the shotgun.
The suspect was found guilty of charges connected with Deputy Brown's murder.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDon; In 1967 you convinced me to become a YCSO. Your friendship to me and my family will always be remembered. I often think of you in later years, especially when attending LOD memorials. Rest in peace my brother.
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