Sergeant Julian Branch, Clio Police Department, South Carolina

Sergeant Julian Branch

Clio Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, April 25, 1976

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Julian Branch

Sergeant Branch was shot and killed after a motor vehicle chase on SC highway 35-19 around 11:30 pm.

Sergeant Branch was shot with a .22 caliber pistol while trying to apprehend the driver of the fleeing vehicle. He had stopped the car about three miles outside Clio on a rural road near the Dillon County line. He died about 2:00 am the next day. The driver plead guilty and was sentenced to ten years in prison.

Sergeant Branch was a member of the force for about 16 months. He was a US Army veteran. He was survived by his mother, three brothers, and a sister.

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Age 22
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, April 24, 1976
Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
Offender Plead guilty and sentenced to 10 years

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Sgt. Branch,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 26, 2024