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U.S. Marine Corps · United States United States

Brian Ernest Fenimore Brown

Died November 29, 1998

Brian Ernest Fenimore Brown served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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

Police Officer Brian Brown was shot and killed during a gunfight after witnessing a drive-by shooting. Officer Brown and his partner witnessed the shooting, in which one person was killed, and began to chase the suspects. The suspects opened fire on the two officers, striking Officer Brown in the head and grazing his partner. One suspect was shot and killed and the other carjacked another vehicle, prompting another chase. The second chase ended when the suspect crashed at Los Angeles International Airport and was shot and wounded during another exchange of gunfire. The second suspect was convicted and sentenced to life. Officer Brown was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for four years.

Survivors
He is survived by his 7-year-old son.
Media
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer III
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 39-W · Line 21 cut as BRIAN ERNEST FENIMORE BROWN
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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 III Brown gave the Los Angeles Police Department 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles 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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