Guard Raymond Brown

Guard Raymond Brown | Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado
Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado
Guard Raymond Brown

Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado

End of Watch Thursday, October 3, 1929

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Raymond Brown

Guard Brown was one of the first officers to be shot and killed during a prison riot. He was shot as he manned Tower Number 8.

Eight prison guards were killed when prisoners at the Colorado State Penitentiary rioted. A total of 2,000 rounds of ammunition were fired during the riot and large sections of the prison were destroyed by fire.

In addition to the eight guards, the rioting prisoners also murdered two inmates. Three of riot's ringleaders committed suicide.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide

prison riot

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A horrific day for the state of Colorado and an incredibly horrific day for law enforcement everywhere as these brave men made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 3, 2020

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