Patrolman Jessie J. Brown

Patrolman Jessie J. Brown | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Patrolman Jessie J. Brown

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, February 11, 1975

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Jessie J. Brown

Patrolman Jessie J. Brown was shot and killed trying to disarm a gunman at an apartment building at 8906 South Brandon Avenue.

Patrolman Brown responded to a call about a subject armed with a shotgun. He found a man brandishing a shotgun and a revolver, threatening to kill several people in a domestic dispute. During a struggle between Officer Brown, the gunman and assisting officers, an officer’s gun discharged, fatally striking Officer Brown.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge 10329

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Not available

weapons violation, domestic, crossfire

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Patrolman Brown,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 11, 2025

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