Norvelle Brown

Death by Force

Norvelle Brown, a 22-year-old officer with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, tragically lost his life on August 15, 2007. Officer Brown was ambushed and shot while patrolling near Sherman Park in North St. Louis. The incident occurred around 9:45 PM when Brown, who was working alone, radioed that he had been shot. Responding officers found him in an alleyway just north of 1608 Semple Avenue. Despite wearing a bullet-resistant vest, the bullet entered through an arm opening, causing f ...Read More

Law Enforcement Memorial - Missouri Department of Public Safety

Police Officer Norvelle Brown

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