Eric Brown
- Died:
- 06 January 1983
- Age:
- 40
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Force:
- Royal Ulster Constabulary
- 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.
