JAMES WILLIAM BRANSON JR
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Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 7-W: 24
Department: Metropolitan P.D., City of St. Louis, Missouri
End of Watch: March 9, 2003
Cause: PHYS
Age: 37
Years of Service: 5
Description: Officer Branson and Officer Jermaine Jackson were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle when their cruiser collided with an SUV. Officer Branson suffered a broken ankle and Officer Jackson had serious head injuries. Officer Branson was treated and released on the same day of the incident. Approximately three weeks later, Officer Branson died of a pulmonary embolism caused by a massive blood clot that traveled from his ankle to his heart and lungs. Officer Jackson survived his injuries.
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