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Brian Frederick Orchard

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Brian Frederick Orchard

Birth
Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA
Death
20 Jul 1983 (aged 38)
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Burial
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000
Name: Brian Frederick Orchard
Birth Date: 8 Sep. 1944
Birth Place: Crow Wing [County], Minnesota, USA
Birth Registration Date: 1944
Father: George F. Orchard
Mother: Madalyn Orchard
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BRIAN FREDERICK ORCHARD
Detective Brian 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. Both men were later arrested.

Detective Orchard's killer was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His request for clemency was denied in 2011.

Detective Orchard had served with the Spokane Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000
Name: Brian Frederick Orchard
Birth Date: 8 Sep. 1944
Birth Place: Crow Wing [County], Minnesota, USA
Birth Registration Date: 1944
Father: George F. Orchard
Mother: Madalyn Orchard
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BRIAN FREDERICK ORCHARD
Detective Brian 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. Both men were later arrested.

Detective Orchard's killer was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His request for clemency was denied in 2011.

Detective Orchard had served with the Spokane Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Inscription

SPOKANE POLICE DETECTIVE
BRIAN F. ORCHARD
SEPT. 8, 1944
JULY 20, 1983
LAID DOWN HIS LIFE IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS



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