Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Henry Brown was shot and killed in Kagan's Saloon by a drunkard whom he attempted to arrest for causing a disturbance.
His partner returned fire and killed the subject.
Policeman Brown had served with the Frankfort Police Department for 38 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
130 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Policeman Brown gave the Frankfort Police Department 38 years.
Thank you for your service to the Frankfort community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Henry Brown 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Frankfort Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Henry Brown's cause is highlighted.
How Henry Brown Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Henry Brown is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Henry Brown was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Frankfort Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
