Patrolman Brandt's partner struck the gun from the suspect's hand with his nightstick and knocked him to the ground when the other suspect pulled a knife which was also struck from his hand before forcing him to the ground. Both suspects were arrested and upon Patrolman Brandt's death, they were charged with murder. The shooter was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two to 21 years. He served most of his sentence in Michigan City Prison and was then released.
Patrolman Brandt was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the South Bend Police Department for only one month.
---Taken from The Officer Down Memorial Page website
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Patrolman Brandt's partner struck the gun from the suspect's hand with his nightstick and knocked him to the ground when the other suspect pulled a knife which was also struck from his hand before forcing him to the ground. Both suspects were arrested and upon Patrolman Brandt's death, they were charged with murder. The shooter was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two to 21 years. He served most of his sentence in Michigan City Prison and was then released.
Patrolman Brandt was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the South Bend Police Department for only one month.
---Taken from The Officer Down Memorial Page website
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