BRANCH MILLER
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Officer Rank: Officer
Memorial Panel: 19-W: 15
Department: California Department of Corrections
End of Watch: August 20, 1925
Cause: SHOT
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Description: Officer Miller was accidentally shot and killed by other guards after six inmates took him hostage during an escape attempt. (friendly fire) The prisoners were working in the wharf area of San Quentin Prison when they overpowered Officer Miller and forced him into a boat. Other guards saw men trying to escape but did not know that they had taken Officer Miller as a hostage. The guards opened fire, killing Officer Miller. The prisoners were able to continue their escape but were arrested approximately three miles away and were all charged with Officer Miller's murder.
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