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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Roger Lee Brown of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
August 11, 2022
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