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Resided:
NC, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Nov. 13, 1965
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 69 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Fremont Police Dept.
NC
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
40 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NC
USA
Sat. Nov. 13, 1965
Summary:
Chief Braswell was shot and killed with his own weapon while putting two prisoners into a jail cell at the police department. He had arrested a couple following a domestic disturbance. As he placed the female suspect into the cell the male suspect grabbed Chief Braswell's weapon and shot him. The suspects then locked him in the cell where he succumbed to his wounds. Both suspects were apprehended and charged with Chief Braswell's murder.
The male suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison November 16, 1967. He was paroled June 26, 1986. In 1989 he served eight months in prison for assault with a deadly weapen inflicting serious injury. Six months later he was returned to prison and served 11 months for an assault. In 1993 he was charged with another murder in Wake County. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years. He died in prison January 20, 2002.
Chief Braswell had served in law enforcement for 40 years. He had come out of retirement 2 months prior to his murder to act as a temporary chief until a permanent chief could be hired.
