Today In SCV History: September 14, 1924 - Deputy 'Ed' Brown Killed In 1924 Shootout img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: September 14, 1924
Today In SCV History: September 14, 1924 - Deputy 'Ed' Brown Killed In 1924 Shootout
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Today In SCV History: September 14, 1924
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Date: 09/14/2026 9:02am
Article Summary:
September 14, 1924: Deputy Ed Brown Killed in Tunnel Canyon Shootout Near Newhall
On Sept. 14, 1924, Los Angeles County Deputy Constable John Edward “Ed” Brown was fatally shot during a gunfight with Gus Le Brun in Tunnel Canyon near Newhall. Le Brun had threatened former silent-film actress Bonita Darling after becoming fixated on her, and was killed by fellow officer Jack Pilcher at the scene; Brown’s sacrifice was later added to local, state and national peace officer memorials.
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Date: 09/14/2026 9:02am
Article Summary:
September 14, 1924: Deputy Ed Brown Killed in Tunnel Canyon Shootout Near Newhall
On Sept. 14, 1924, Los Angeles County Deputy Constable John Edward “Ed” Brown was fatally shot during a gunfight with Gus Le Brun in Tunnel Canyon near Newhall. Le Brun had threatened former silent-film actress Bonita Darling after becoming fixated on her, and was killed by fellow officer Jack Pilcher at the scene; Brown’s sacrifice was later added to local, state and national peace officer memorials.
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