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Captain William Brown was shot and killed while assisting another agency in search for robbery suspects. Captain Brown and four other officers rode into the surrounding mountains searching for two robbery suspects. The officers went as far as they could on horseback and continued on foot. The officers caught sight of the suspects and ordered them to surrender. The first suspect opened fire on the officers. Captain Brown opened fire and killed the first suspect. The second suspect started to run, with Captain Brown following. Captain Brown was able to catch up with the second suspect. As he came along the suspect, the suspect pulled a gun and shot Captain Brown in the right side. The bullet hit a notebook in Captain Brown’s coat and struck his heart killing him instantly. The suspect ran for cover and surrendered. Captain Brown served with the Ogden Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by five children.
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127 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Captain Brown gave the Ogden Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ogden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ogden Police Department has lost 10 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 84 officers killed feloniously in UT, 60.9% of the 138 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1899, 1 officer at Ogden Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1899, 2 officers in UT were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1913, with 6.
In 1899, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1899, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 35. Of the 9 killed feloniously at Ogden Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 41; the middle age was 35. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
William was 35. Of the 78 killed feloniously in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 47; the middle age was 39. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
William 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. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 11.1% of these deaths at Ogden Police Department; May holds the most, 33.3%. Sundays: 11.1%.
April holds 2.4% of these deaths in UT; May holds the most, 14.3%. Sundays: 15.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 90% of all 10 deaths at Ogden Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 138 deaths in UT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 16.7% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Ogden Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, William among them.
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William A. Brown
Apr 30, 1899
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James David Snipes
Oct 24, 1903
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Albert G. Smalley
Apr 7, 1920
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Charles Manzel
May 9, 1921
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Joseph Horald Quigley
Jul 12, 1935
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Hoyt L. Gates
Feb 11, 1941
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Clarence M. Bean
May 1, 1945
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Marshall N. White
Oct 18, 1963
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Jared Daniel Francom
Jan 5, 2012
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Nathan James Lyday
May 28, 2020
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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