Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, August 11, 1976
Add to My HeroesRoger Lee Brown
Officer Brown and Officer Michael Smith were killed when their cruiser was intentionally hit head-on by a suspect fleeing from other officers. The suspect was also killed in the accident.
Officer Brown had been with the agency for nine years and was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 261
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Killed in accident
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