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Patrolman Harry Brown succumbed to injuries sustained six weeks earlier when he was kicked in the face while attempting to arrest a man for drunkenness. It took another officer and three men to subdue the suspect and take him to jail. He was booked as a "John Doe" because he was so intoxicated no one could understand what he said his name was.
The injury to his face resulted in Patrolman Brown contracting blood poisoning. His condition continued to deteriorate until he passed away on September 26, 1905.
Patrolman Brown was survived by his wife and children.
Survivors
Patrolman Brown was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Brown served with the Reno Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Reno community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Brown.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Reno Police Department has lost 12 officers; 10 of them killed feloniously.
Harry is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
Harry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1905, 1 officer at Reno Police Department was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 8 years on record. The heaviest was 1947, with 2.
In 1905, 3 officers in NV were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
In 1905, 81 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1905, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harry was 58. Of the 9 killed feloniously at Reno Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 54; the middle age was 36.
Harry was 58. Of the 70 killed feloniously in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Harry was 58. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Harry was 58. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
September holds 30% of these deaths at Reno Police Department; November holds the most, 30%. Tuesdays: 10%.
September holds 6.1% of these deaths in NV; October holds the most, 13.4%. Tuesdays: 14.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 12 deaths at Reno Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 4.9% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
His people
Reno Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
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Harry P. Brown
Sep 26, 1905
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Charles A. Browne
Nov 10, 1907
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Wilson Fugate Jul 2, 1929
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Ross Peterson Sep 11, 1931
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LeRoy Joseph Geach
Nov 8, 1947
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Allen A. Glass
Nov 8, 1947
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Michael J. Mills
Jan 18, 1969
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James Duane Hoff
Jun 25, 1979
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Glenn William Turner
Dec 29, 1979
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Keith Tadashi Hashimoto
Mar 29, 1996
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John C. Bohach
Aug 22, 2001
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Michael Robert Scofield
Sep 26, 2002
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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