Captain William A. Brown, Ogden Police Department, Utah

Captain William A. Brown

Ogden Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Sunday, April 30, 1899

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William A. Brown

Captain William Brown was shot and killed while assisting another agency in search for robbery suspects.

Captain Brown and four other officers rode into the surrounding mountains searching for two robbery suspects. The officers went as far as they could on horseback and continued on foot. The officers caught sight of the suspects and ordered them to surrender. The first suspect opened fire on the officers. Captain Brown opened fire and killed the first suspect.

The second suspect started to run, with Captain Brown following. Captain Brown was able to catch up with the second suspect. As he came along the suspect, the suspect pulled a gun and shot Captain Brown in the right side. The bullet hit a notebook in Captain Brown’s coat and struck his heart killing him instantly.

The suspect ran for cover and surrendered.

Captain Brown served with the Ogden Police Department for eight years. He was survived by five children.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed on July 7, 1899 by firing squad

foot pursuit, pursuit

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Capt. Brown,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ogden. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 30, 2024