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Edward Brennan

Died July 29, 1918

Edward Brennan.

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

Chief of Police Edward Brennan and Chief of Police Ralph Daley, of the West Wyoming Borough Police Department, were shot and killed by a man who was creating a disturbance in West Wyoming Borough. Chief Daley was attempting to disperse a crowd of people when the suspect opened fire, killing him. The suspect fled to Wyoming Borough where he was confronted by Chief Brennan. As Chief Brennan chased the suspect, the man turned and shot him. The man was apprehended but acquitted of both murders because the evidence presented in the trial was mostly circumstantial. Chief Brennan had served as chief for three years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and two sisters.
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Service Record
Also Served
Wyoming Borough Police Department
Chief of Police
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 31W · Line 17 cut as EDWARD BRENNAN
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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 Brennan gave the Wyoming Borough Police Department 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Wyoming 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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