Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Harry Brown succumbed to injuries sustained six weeks earlier when he was kicked in the face while attempting to arrest a man for drunkenness. It took another officer and three men to subdue the suspect and take him to jail. He was booked as a "John Doe" because he was so intoxicated no one could understand what he said his name was.
The injury to his face resulted in Patrolman Brown contracting blood poisoning. His condition continued to deteriorate until he passed away on September 26, 1905.
Patrolman Brown was survived by his wife and children.
Survivors
Patrolman Brown was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Brown served with the Reno Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Reno community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Brown.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Harry P. Brown 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In NV, 82 of 146 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 56.2% of this state's fallen. That is 56.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Reno Police Department, 10 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Harry P. Brown's cause is highlighted.
How Harry P. Brown Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry P. Brown is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry P. Brown was killed by person.
Others Who Wore This Badge
11 officers from Reno Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
