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Headstone of Bryan J. Moschea

Bryan J. Moschea

Died July 31, 1967

Bryan J. Moschea.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Officer Bryan Moschea was shot and killed during a standoff with a suspect who opened fire on other officers. Four officers had initially responded to a shots fired call at the home and were shot at and wounded when they arrived on the scene. As other officers arrived they stormed the house. The entry team was fired upon and three officers, including Officer Moschea, were shot. Officer Moschea was unable to exit the house and remained inside during the standoff. Backup officers fired tear gas into the house, sparking a fire which caused the house to burn to the ground. The bodies of Officer Moschea, the suspect, and an elderly woman were found in the ashes the next day. Officer Moschea had been with the agency for nearly two years.

Survivors
He was survived by his mother and father, who was a responding firefighter at the scene.
Media
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Service Record
Also Served
Milwaukee Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 63-W · Line 5 cut as BRYAN J MOSCHEA
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In tribute

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.

Police Officer Moschea gave the Milwaukee Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Milwaukee community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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