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U.S. Army · United States 
John Breene
1906
John J. Breene served 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
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