Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Kenneth Browning was shot and killed when a mentally ill man opened fire in front of a post office at the corner of 3rd Street and Madison Street. Two other officers and three bystanders were also shot and wounded. One of the officers was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Patrolman Browning was transported to Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Patrolman Browning had served with the Clarksville Police Department for three months and previously served with the Dickson Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, stepson, parents, and brother.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Browning gave the Clarksville Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clarksville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Browning.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Kenneth L. Browning 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Clarksville Police Dept., 1 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 14.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Kenneth L. Browning's cause is highlighted.
How Kenneth L. Browning Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Kenneth L. Browning is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Kenneth L. Browning was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Clarksville Police Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
