Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant George Brown was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to stop a vehicle, that was fleeing the scene of a crime, on County Road 341 in Columbia County.
The driver of the vehicle intentionally slammed on his brakes, causing Sergeant Brown to take evasive action. Sergeant Brown's patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver of the vehicle he was attempting to stop was later arrested and charged with second degree murder.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder in connection with Sergeant Brown's murder and was sentenced to life in prison.
Sergeant Brown was a U.S Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 33 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son, parents, and sister.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
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.
Sergeant Brown gave the Florida Highway Patrol 33 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Florida. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
George A. Brown III served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
Sergeant George A. Brown III is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,759 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Florida Highway Patrol, 23 of 54 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George A. Brown III's cause is highlighted.
How George A. Brown III Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George A. Brown III is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George A. Brown III was killed by automobile.
Military Service
George A. Brown III served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
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