Yuba County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, November 21, 1974
Add to My HeroesDonald Leeroy Brown
Deputy Sheriff Donald Brown was shot and killed when he responded to reports of a man pointing a shotgun at school children at 4:15 pm.
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.
On December 9, 1976, the suspect, 19, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years.
Deputy Brown had served with the Yuba County Sheriff's Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two children. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Brown,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Yuba County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
November 21, 2024
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