U.S. Navy · United States 
Ross Brackett
1968
Ross F. Brackett served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Ross Brackett was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect following a robbery-in-progress call at 52nd Street and Walton Avenue. The suspect wrestled his service revolver from his holster and shot Officer Brackett in the head. The suspect was convicted and died in prison. Officer Brackett was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for a year and a half.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, mother, father, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Officer
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