Albany Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, June 10, 1979
Add to My HeroesRandy Eugene Brown
Patrolman Randy Brown succumbed to a gunshot wound received two days earlier when he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance shortly after midnight.
The subject began firing at officers when they approached. The subject was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Patrolman Brown was a United States Vietnam War Navy veteran. He was survived by his parents, sister, and four brothers.
He is buried at Floral Memory Garden, Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, June 8, 1979
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Life in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsI didn’t know Randy but his words still carry on. Jim Young who left his reflection in 2018, is now my father in-law and still speaks of Randy to this day and leaves his words of wisdom with the world. Randy sounds to be a true hero and will never be forgotten! Always pressing the fight for those who can’t!
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