U.S. Army · United States 
Brian Orchard
1983
Brian Frederick Orchard served the U.S. Army for 4 years. Brian also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Detective Brian Orchard was shot and killed while conducting an undercover stakeout of two thieves wanted for the theft of a valuable gun collection at the 500 block of South Pine. The suspects had attempted to ransom the collection for $20,000. When the men pulled up to the surveillance area, Detective Orchard approached the car and identified himself. One of the occupants fired a shot from inside the car, striking Detective Orchard in the head. Both men were later arrested. Detective Orchard's killer was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His request for clemency was denied in 2011 and 2022. Detective Orchard was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Spokane Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1964 – 1968
U.S. Army
Also Served
Spokane Police Department
Detective
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