Patrolman Kenneth L. Browning

Kenneth L. Browning

Patrolman Kenneth Browning was shot and killed when a mentally ill man opened fire in front of a post office at the corner of 3rd Street and Madison Street.

Two other officers and three bystanders were also shot and wounded. One of the officers was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Patrolman Browning was transported to Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Patrolman Browning had served with the Clarksville Police Department for three months and previously served with the Dickson Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, stepson, parents, and brother.