Roll of Honor
Incident
Died as a consequence of the catastrophic injuries he sustained on 30th November 2013 after being struck by a speeding stolen car that he was attempting to stop by deploying a stinger in Shinfield Road, Reading. The driver, who had been in a high-speed pursuit with officers, was on day release from HMP Spring Hill. He fled the scene and was arrested days later. PC Browning was placed into a medically induced coma for several weeks but was left with physical disabilities and severe brain injuries, resulting in him needing constant care. His injuries meant he had to retire on medical grounds.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Constable Browning served with the Thames Valley Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Constable Browning.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Constable Gareth Browning is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In ENG, 702 of 2,827 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 29.4 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Thames Valley Police, 4 of 22 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 18.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gareth Browning's cause is highlighted.
How Gareth Browning Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gareth Browning is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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