United States of America

John H. Bruner

Died January 7, 1936

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John H. Bruner.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

Chief John Bruner was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic around his crashed patrol vehicle. He and a sheriff's deputy were returning to Jefferson City after transporting a prisoner to Kansas City. During the drive back their vehicle skidded off of the highway near Lee's Summit. The officers exited the patrol car and were using flashlights to direct oncoming traffic away from the vehicle when Chief Bruner was struck. Chief Bruner was a WWI veteran and a military Silver Star recipient.

Survivors

He had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife, two sons, and mother.

Service Record

Also Served

Jefferson City Police Department

Chief of Police

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 32W · Line 14 cut as JOHN H BRUNER

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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.

Chief of Police Bruner gave the Jefferson City Police Department 5 years.

Thank you for your service to the Jefferson City 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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