City Marshal Dave Break, Florence Police Department, Kansas

City Marshal Dave Break

Florence Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, October 9, 1949

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Dave Break

Marshal Break was shot and killed after stopping a suspect drunk driver. After Marshal Break found one pint of whiskey in the car the man shot him. When the suspect was cornered by a posse he killed himself.

Bio

Age 70
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

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City Marshal Break,
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 Florence. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 9, 2024