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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Clarksville Police Department has lost 7 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Kenneth is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Kenneth is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kenneth is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 5 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1974, 162 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1974, 178 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kenneth was 35. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. Kenneth had served 3.2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Kenneth was 35. 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. Kenneth had served 3.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kenneth was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kenneth had served 3.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6.6% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Thursdays: 12.7%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 14.3% of all 7 deaths at Clarksville Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 11% 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, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Clarksville Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Kenneth among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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