Police Officer Roland J. Brewster, Newark Housing Authority Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer Roland J. Brewster

Newark Housing Authority Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Wednesday, January 12, 1972

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Roland J. Brewster

Police Officer Roland Brewster was shot and killed while off-duty inside of a tavern at 20 Van Vechten Street.

He was inside the tavern when three men approached him and asked if he was a police officer. Officer Brewster responded that he was not and started to back away from the men. One of the men then drew a handgun and shot him. The three were apprehended and convicted of murder.

Officer Brewster had served with the Newark Housing Authority Police Department for 2-1/2 years.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 2 years, 6 months
Badge 9

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Convicted of murder

ambush, off duty

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Officer Brewster,
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 Newark. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 12, 2022