In the small community of Boscobel, Wisconsin, a tragedy unfolded that left family and friends mourning the loss of a beloved young boy. Twelve-year-old Briar Jack Brown, a White/Caucasian male, passed away on February 12, 2014, at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison. The events leading to his death began on the evening of February 11, when a 911 call was made from his family's home in Marietta Township. Briar had sustained a gunshot wound from his own. 22 rifle.
He was initially rushed to Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinic before being airlifted to the hospital in Madison.
Briar was a sixth-grade student at Boscobel Elementary School, where he was known for being a quiet boy who always wore a smile. He had a passion for sports, especially football, and was a member of the sixth-grade basketball team. His love for the outdoors was evident in his enjoyment of hunting and fishing. The community was deeply affected by his death, with counselors being brought into his school to support students and staff through the difficult news. His sixth-grade basketball teammates paid a touching tribute by presenting his framed jersey to his parents, Scott and Kari Brown.
The Crawford County Sheriff's Department conducted an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. The sheriff stated that Briar was alone at the time of the incident, leaving the exact details of what transpired unclear. However, the investigation concluded that there was "absolutely no foul play" involved in his death. As a result, no arrests were made, and there were no suspects in connection with the tragic incident. The case was closed, leaving the community to remember a young life that had touched so many in his short time.
