Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Brennan was shot and killed on Federal Street when he responded to reports of gunshots in Franklin Park. Patrolman Brennan had only served with the Providence Police Department for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his father, brother, and five sisters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Brennan served with the Providence Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Providence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Brennan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John F. Brennan 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 RI, 25 of 55 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 45.5% of this state's fallen. That is 8.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Providence Police Department, 5 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John F. Brennan's cause is highlighted.
How John F. Brennan Compares
Offender Outcome
Case never solved
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John F. Brennan is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John F. Brennan was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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