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John J. Breene

Died November 27, 1906

John J. Breene served in the U.S. Army.

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

Constable Breene was shot and killed in his own home after surprising a burglar. The burglar was known to Constable Breene and had previously been arrested by the constable. As Constable Breene chased the man he was shot and killed. The suspect was apprehended a few days later. Constable Breene was a U.S. Army Veteran who fought in Indian Wars in 1874.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Arkansas City Police Department
Constable
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 23-W · Line 8 cut as JOHN J BREENE
In Our Keeping
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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.

Constable Breene gave the Arkansas City Police Department 20 years.

Thank you for your service to the Arkansas 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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