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Brian Heywood Chappell

Case from West-palm-beach, FL dated Aug 22, 1988

Victim Details

Brian Heywood Chappell

Male

White / Caucasian

West-palm-beach

FL

1988-08-22

31

Brian

Heywood Chappell

07/16/2026

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Brian Heywood Chappell, a 31-year-old white male police officer, tragically lost his life on August 22, 1988, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Officer Chappell was conducting a traffic stop on Malverne Road, near the intersection with South Dixie Highway, as part of a speed enforcement assignment. During the stop, the driver of the vehicle leaned out and fired a single shot, striking Officer Chappell in the heart. Despite being able to call for assistance, Officer Chappell succumbed to his injuries ...
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