Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Brinnegar was shot and killed by a bootlegging suspect as he searched for liquor in his home. Policeman Brinnegar and the suspect were found locked in an embrace. Both had shot each other to death.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Brinnegar served with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Brinnegar.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman John M. Brinnegar 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Los Angeles Police Department, 115 of 240 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John M. Brinnegar's cause is highlighted.
How John M. Brinnegar Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John M. Brinnegar is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John M. Brinnegar was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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