Patrolman James Carlton Towns, Brooklyn Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman James Carlton Towns

Brooklyn Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, December 18, 1971

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James Carlton Towns

Patrolman James Towns succumbed to shotgun wounds sustained 11 days earlier while on duty.

He was struck by a shotgun blast as he walked out the front door of a local tavern at 318 Madison Street as he and another officer were conducting routine checks at 3:45 am. Witnesses said the blast came from a car occupied by two men as they drove by.

Patrolman Towns had served with the Brooklyn Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 20 years
Badge 16

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, December 7, 1971
Weapon Shotgun
Offender At large

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Patrolman Towns,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Brooklyn. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R,I.P.
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December 18, 2021