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Resided:
IA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 22, 1919
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 39 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Sioux City Police Dept.
IA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Detectives
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IA
USA
Tue. Jul. 22, 1919
Summary:
Detective Britton was shot and killed when he and three other officers went at 0530 hours to arrest a group of outlaws. When the officers entered the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Detective Britton. Detective Britton was able to return fire and kill one of the suspects and wound a second. The third suspect was also shot and wounded by another officer.