Eric Brown

Died:
06 January 1983
Age:
40
Rank:
Sergeant
Force:
Royal Ulster Constabulary GC
Cause:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status:
On Duty

Roll of Honour Citation

Fatally shot by terrorists while on patrol with a colleague in Rostrevor, County Down.

Police Memorial Tribute

Sergeant Brown was on mobile patrol with Reserve Constable Brian Alexander Quinn when, about 11:00am, they pulled up alongside a suspicious car outside the Post Office in Bridge Street, Rostrevor, County Down. The men in the car then opened fire on the RUC officers, killing both.

It is believed that the terrorist gunmen planned to rob the Post Office until they were disturbed by the two officers.

Eric was buried with full police honours in Moira, County Down.

Incident Location

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