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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Officer Down




Weld County Colorado Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: W679

Deputy Sam Brownlee was shot and killed while attempting to capture a suspect following a high-speed chase.

A deputy from neighboring Morgan County and a Wiggins police officer attempted to stop the suspect after identifying the suspect's vehicle in relation to an earlier domestic violence case. The suspect refused to yield and led officers from multiple agencies on a high-speed chase across Morgan and Weld counties.

The pursuit at times exceeded 100 miles per hour before stop sticks were deployed, successfully disabling the vehicle in a residential area of Evans. Deputy Brownlee pursued the suspect on foot before both were fatally shot in an exchange of gunfire.

Deputy Brownlee had served with the Weld County Sheriff's Office for five years. He is survived by his wife.
Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch


Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.

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