Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Brett Markwood was shot and killed while chasing a man suspected of robbing a Dairy Mart store. Patrolman Markwood and other officers had been called to the scene and were able to follow footprints that were left in the fresh snow. The officers caught sight of the man, and a foot chase ensued. The suspect rounded the corner of a house at 1019 Second Street and then lay in wait for the first officer. Patrolman Markwood turned the corner, and the suspect shot him in the face at close range and then ran past him. The suspect was arrested about 10 minutes later after trying to submerge himself in a nearby creek. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. He died in prison on January 31st, 2011. Patrolman Markwood had served with the Lancaster Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Markwood gave the Lancaster Division of Police 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lancaster community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Markwood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Brett David Markwood 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 Lancaster Division of Police, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brett David Markwood's cause is highlighted.
How Brett David Markwood Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brett David Markwood is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brett David Markwood was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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