Patrolman Harrison R. Brown, Wichita Police Department, Kansas

Patrolman Harrison R. Brown

Wichita Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Monday, January 5, 1925

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Harrison R. Brown

Patrolman Harrison Brown was shot and killed when he stopped to question a man while walking his beat at 13th Street North and North Wabash Avenue in Wichita.

The man later admitted to the murder. On March 9, 1925, he was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years.

Patrolman Brown had served with the was the Wichita Police Department for two years. He was the first black officer with the Wichita Police Department to be killed in the line of duty. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, January 4, 1925
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 40 years

suspicious person

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Patrolman Brown,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wichita.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 5, 2025