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Policeman Henry Brown was shot and killed in Kagan's Saloon by a drunkard whom he attempted to arrest for causing a disturbance.
His partner returned fire and killed the subject.
Policeman Brown had served with the Frankfort Police Department for 38 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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130 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Policeman Brown gave the Frankfort Police Department 38 years.
Thank you for your service to the Frankfort community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Frankfort Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Henry is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Henry is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1896, 6 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 39th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1896, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1896, 62 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Henry was 65. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Henry had served 38 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Henry was 65. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Henry had served 38 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Henry was 65. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Henry had served 38 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Saturdays: 19%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Frankfort Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 26.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Frankfort Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
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