Roll of Honor
Incident
City Marshal George Brenner was shot and killed by an 18-year-old youth whom he attempted to stop and question on a local street shortly after midnight.
Unbeknownst to Marshal Brenner, the suspect, along with another youth, had just burglarized the nearby office of the W. and L.E. Railroad Depot.
The suspect, who was apprehended a short time later, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on December 20, 1883. He died in prison on March 23, 1895.
Marshal Benner was a Civil War veteran.
May God watch over you in Heaven, Marshal Brenner. You are never forgotten.
Patrolman Kenneth Collins South Amherst Police Department July 18th, 2025
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
City Marshal Brenner served with the Wellington Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Wellington community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
George Brenner served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
City Marshal George Brenner 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Wellington 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. George Brenner's cause is highlighted.
How George Brenner Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Brenner is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Brenner was killed by handgun; revolver.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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