Leflore County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, April 18, 1994
Add to My HeroesMelvin P. Brown, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff Melvin Brown was shot and killed while escorting a woman to her home to pick up clothing. The woman's husband surprised them and shot Deputy Brown to death and seriously wounded the woman.
The subject was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Brown is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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View all 26 ReflectionsTwenty-eight years today and seems like yesterday! Keep watching over us down here Ole friend! We will never forget! ❤️
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