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Benjamin “Ben” Brown

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Benjamin “Ben” Brown

Birth
Death
12 May 1967 (aged 22)
Burial
Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
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Ben Brown, 22, was shot in the back on May 11, 1967, during a student demonstration that turned violent, with protesters throwing stones, bricks and bottles at the police.

Officers fired into a crowd, killing Mr. Brown and wounding others.

Ben Brown, 22, was shot in the back on May 11, 1967, during a student demonstration that turned violent, with protesters throwing stones, bricks and bottles at the police.

Officers fired into a crowd, killing Mr. Brown and wounding others.



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  • Created by: Donna
  • Added: May 28, 2008
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27156699/benjamin-brown: accessed ), memorial page for Benjamin “Ben” Brown (12 May 1945–12 May 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 27156699, citing Sweet Rest Cemetery, Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Donna (contributor 46910450).