Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Alex Brighton succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained two days earlier while attempting to arrest a man involved in a family quarrel in the city's red light district.
The man produced a handgun during the arrest and shot his wife and then Policeman Brighton. The suspect then committed suicide.
Policeman Brighton had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and four children. His youngest daughter was born only two hours before he passed away.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Brighton gave the Trinidad Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Trinidad community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Brighton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Alexander Brighton 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Trinidad Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alexander Brighton's cause is highlighted.
How Alexander Brighton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alexander Brighton is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alexander Brighton was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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