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U.S. Army · United States 
Henry Brown
1921
Henry Fort Brown served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
Gunfire
What Happened
Policeman Henry Brown was shot and killed by a prowler he confronted near the intersection of Park Street and First Street (modern-day Abbeville Street), at Camp Fornance, just after midnight.
A suspect who claimed to have seen the officer shot and killed by a prowler was held for investigation, but the shooting remains unsolved.
Policeman Brown was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Columbia Police Department for 20 years.
A suspect who claimed to have seen the officer shot and killed by a prowler was held for investigation, but the shooting remains unsolved.
Policeman Brown was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Columbia Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and eight children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Columbia Police Department
Policeman
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