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Quin E. O'Brien
End of Watch: June 22, 1978
Age: 50
Rank: Sergeant
Agency: Waukesha County Sheriff's Office
Years of Service: 24
County: Waukesha
Location on Memorial: V


    Incident Surrounding Death
    Sgt. O'Brien was in the courthouse when he heard gunshots fired in a courtroom. He responded to assist and was shot by a prisoner that had just overpowered and shot Deputy Geszvain. Geszvain died from his wounds on June 21 and Sgt. O'Brien died the following day. See Geszvain.

    The incident that caused Sergeant O'Brien's death occured on 6/21/1978.
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