U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Brian Brown
1998
Brian Ernest Fenimore Brown served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Brian Brown was shot and killed during a gunfight after witnessing a drive-by shooting. Officer Brown and his partner witnessed the shooting, in which one person was killed, and began to chase the suspects. The suspects opened fire on the two officers, striking Officer Brown in the head and grazing his partner. One suspect was shot and killed and the other carjacked another vehicle, prompting another chase. The second chase ended when the suspect crashed at Los Angeles International Airport and was shot and wounded during another exchange of gunfire. The second suspect was convicted and sentenced to life. Officer Brown was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his 7-year-old son.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer III
In Our Keeping
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