Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman William Brey was stabbed to death by two teenage brothers who were drinking on the roof of a townhouse at 1915 46th Street. After responding to the scene Patrolman Brey was attacked and stabbed by both. He was able to fatally shoot one 15-year-old brother. He then shot the other 17-year-old brother leaving him critically wounded. He then walked out of the building and collapsed on the sidewalk. He had been stabbed 9 times. The other brother recovered, was convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. His reaction to the verdict was "All I did was kill a pig". He was denied parole in 2020, but will be eligible again on June 24, 2028. Patrolman Brey served with the Pennsauken Township Police Department for less than 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Brey gave the Pennsauken Township Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pennsauken community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Brey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman William F. Brey 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 NJ, 264 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40.9% of this state's fallen. That is 13.3 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Pennsauken Township Police Department, 1 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 25% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William F. Brey's cause is highlighted.
How William F. Brey Compares
Offender Outcome
One shot and killed; One sentenced to li
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William F. Brey is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William F. Brey was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Incident Location
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