BRIAN FREDERICK ORCHARD
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Officer Rank: Detective
Memorial Panel: 20-W: 14
Department: Spokane, Washington, P.D.
End of Watch: July 20, 1983
Cause: SHOT
Age: 38
Years of Service: 15
Description: Detective Orchard was shot and killed while conducting an undercover stakeout of two thieves wanted for the theft of a valuable gun collection. The suspects had attempted to ransom the collection for $20,000. When the men pulled up to the surveillance area Detective Orchard approached the car and identified himself. One of the occupants fired a shot from inside the car, striking Detective Orchard in the head. The men were later arrested and convicted of the murder.
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