Trooper George Branny, Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper George Branny

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch Wednesday, April 12, 1950

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George Branny

Trooper Branny was shot and killed after responding to a report of a man with a gun attacking a woman in Lansing, Michigan. He and his partner knocked on a door of the suspect's home but received no answer. As Trooper Branny looked inside a nearby window the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, killing him. Other officers exchanged shots with the suspect who then took his own life.

Bio

Age 26
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Committed suicide

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Trooper Branny,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Michigan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 12, 2025