Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, February 11, 1975
Add to My HeroesJessie J. Brown
Patrolman Jessie J. Brown was shot and killed trying to disarm a gunman at an apartment building at 8906 South Brandon Avenue.
Patrolman Brown responded to a call about a subject armed with a shotgun. He found a man brandishing a shotgun and a revolver, threatening to kill several people in a domestic dispute. During a struggle between Officer Brown, the gunman and assisting officers, an officer’s gun discharged, fatally striking Officer Brown.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge 10329
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Brown.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 3, 2019
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