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Patrolman John Braun was accidentally shot and killed when his service weapon discharged as he attempted to repair it. Patrolman Braun was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, brother, and sister.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Braun served with the Schofield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Schofield community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
John E. Braun served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Schofield Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
John is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
John is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1979, 4 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1979, 70 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1979, 88 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 41st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 29. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34.
John was 29. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36.
John was 29. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
December holds 6.4% of these deaths in WI; July holds the most, 16.8%. Mondays: 10.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Schofield Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Schofield Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Military Service
John E. Braun served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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