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Ephriam Brown

Case from Opa-locka, FL dated Jun 03, 1986

Victim Details

Ephriam Brown

Male

Opa-locka

FL

1986-06-03

29

Ephriam

Brown

07/13/2026

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Ephriam Brown, a 29-year-old police officer from Opa-locka, Florida, tragically lost his life on June 3, 1986. Officer Brown was on duty when he observed a man smoking marijuana in a car parked at a convenience store. After arresting the suspect and walking him to his patrol car, the situation took a fatal turn. The suspect managed to overpower Officer Brown, seize his service revolver, and shoot him multiple times. This incident resulted in Officer Brown's immediate death, marking a somber day ...
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