P.O. Melvin Brown #12360
| Name: | Brown, Melvin |
| Star: | 12360 |
| Rank: | Patrolman |
| District / Unit: | 003 District (Grand Crossing) |
| End of Watch: | 06-Mar-1970 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Melvin Brown observed three armed offenders enter a lounge and announce a robbery. As the offenders ordered the patrons to place their hands on the bar, Officer Brown attempted to subdue one of the gunmen and disarm him. The gunman fired several shots, fatally wounding the brave officer. |
Reflections
I was only 5 years old when my dad was taken away from me. I miss him everyday and wish that he could enjoy the three grandsons that favor him. I wish I had my dad around to just be my daddy.
Bunky -- Lezah P. Brown (Daughter) 05/07/2009 ****************