Patrolman Claude Brice

Photo of Patrolman Claude Brice
End of Watch: Sat, Dec 31st, 1904
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: Not Known

Incident

Patrolman Brice was shot and killed while investigating a possible burglary. He had gone to a business after receiving information that a burglary was to take place that night.

He observed three suspicious men and began to chase them. One of the men opened fire, fatally wounding him.

Three men were arrested for Patrolman Brice's murder and sentenced to long prison terms. Two of the men later escaped

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Joplin Police Department Patch
303 E 3rd Street
Joplin, Missouri 64801
(417) 623-3131

Tributes

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