Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, March 31, 1933
Add to My HeroesJohn I. Brubaker
Officer John Brubaker died when his patrol car struck a motorcycle at the intersection of W. Flagler Street and SW 16th Avenue while responding to a burglary in progress call.
Officer Brubaker had served with the Miami Police Department for five years.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Brubaker.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 28, 2019
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