KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER
Sergeant Christopher Charles Lewis Brewster assigned to the Eastside Division, died in the Line of Duty on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the age of 32.
More information will be added on the incident.
Sergeant Christopher Brewster was shot and killed while responding to a domestic assault at about 6:00 pm.
A woman had called 911 and reported that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend and that he was armed with two firearms. When officers arrived at the scene both subjects had already left. Sergeant Brewster was checking the area when he saw the couple walking in the 7400 block of Avenue L.
Sergeant Brewster attempted to contact them but was fired upon as he exited his patrol car. Despite being struck in the chest above his vest, he was able to give dispatchers and other officers a description of his wounds and the subject's direction of travel.
Sergeant Brewster was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The man was arrested by other officers following a foot pursuit. He was subsequently charged with capital murder.
Sergeant Brewster had served with the Houston Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife, parents, and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Bethany Brewster.
Sergeant Brewster joined the Houston Police Department on May 24, 2010, Academy Class #209.
During his career as a police officer, he was assigned to Southeast Division, Gang Division and the Major Offenders Division. He promoted to the rank of Sergeant on February 9, 2019.
The body is entrusted with Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023 (713) 928-5141.
A Visitation will be held at Sagemont Church, 11300 South Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, Texas 77089 (281) 481-8770 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Grace Church Houston, 14505 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77034 (713) 363-2500 on Thursday, December 12, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
At the families request he will be placed near his grandparent graves and a tree will be planted by them.
Sgt. Brewster lived to be 32 years, 3 months and 23 days old.
Submitted by J.B. Haney and Nelson Zock and Sue Gaines
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Christopher Charles Lewis Brewster (32) of Houston, Texas, a Houston police sergeant, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2019 after passing from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Christopher Brewster was born on August 14, 1987 in Houston, Texas. He was the youngest of four children born to Lewis and Cindy Brewster. He was the youngest and only brother to his big sisters Renee, Ashley and Lindsay. He grew up in the Sagemont area in south Houston, and completed a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Chris graduated from the Houston Police Department Academy in November 2010. In his nine years of service, he was assigned to Southeast Patrol, Gang Division, and Major Offenders Division. He promoted to Sergeant in February 2019 and was assigned to Eastside Patrol. Chris was also in the process of completing his Master's degree.
Chris was wed to his loving wife, Bethany Elise Brewster, in 2014. They loved each other very much, and walked through life truly as best friends. Chris loved and served Bethany in a way that was a great testament to those around him. Chris was beloved by his friends, and meant the world to them. He was a man of strong character, and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was known for his unique personality and sense of humor. He was truly one-of-a-kind.
Chris is survived by his wife of five years, Bethany Elise Brewster, and his best dog buddy, Brienne. He is also survived by his parents Cynthia (Rentz) Brewster and Lewis Brewster and his three sisters: Renee (Brewster) Trager and her husband Damon Trager and his niece and nephew, Mya and Benett; Ashley (Brewster) Barrera and her husband Carlos and his nephew Tomás; and Lindsay Brewster.
The services for Sergeant Christopher Brewster will be held with the visitation taking place at Sagemont Church 11300 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77089 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5pm-8pm.
His funeral service will be held at Grace Church Houston 14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034 on December 12, 2019 at 10 am.
Sergeant Christopher Charles Lewis Brewster assigned to the Eastside Division, died in the Line of Duty on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the age of 32.
More information will be added on the incident.
Sergeant Christopher Brewster was shot and killed while responding to a domestic assault at about 6:00 pm.
A woman had called 911 and reported that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend and that he was armed with two firearms. When officers arrived at the scene both subjects had already left. Sergeant Brewster was checking the area when he saw the couple walking in the 7400 block of Avenue L.
Sergeant Brewster attempted to contact them but was fired upon as he exited his patrol car. Despite being struck in the chest above his vest, he was able to give dispatchers and other officers a description of his wounds and the subject's direction of travel.
Sergeant Brewster was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The man was arrested by other officers following a foot pursuit. He was subsequently charged with capital murder.
Sergeant Brewster had served with the Houston Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife, parents, and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Bethany Brewster.
Sergeant Brewster joined the Houston Police Department on May 24, 2010, Academy Class #209.
During his career as a police officer, he was assigned to Southeast Division, Gang Division and the Major Offenders Division. He promoted to the rank of Sergeant on February 9, 2019.
The body is entrusted with Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023 (713) 928-5141.
A Visitation will be held at Sagemont Church, 11300 South Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, Texas 77089 (281) 481-8770 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Grace Church Houston, 14505 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77034 (713) 363-2500 on Thursday, December 12, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
At the families request he will be placed near his grandparent graves and a tree will be planted by them.
Sgt. Brewster lived to be 32 years, 3 months and 23 days old.
Submitted by J.B. Haney and Nelson Zock and Sue Gaines
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Christopher Charles Lewis Brewster (32) of Houston, Texas, a Houston police sergeant, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2019 after passing from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Christopher Brewster was born on August 14, 1987 in Houston, Texas. He was the youngest of four children born to Lewis and Cindy Brewster. He was the youngest and only brother to his big sisters Renee, Ashley and Lindsay. He grew up in the Sagemont area in south Houston, and completed a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Chris graduated from the Houston Police Department Academy in November 2010. In his nine years of service, he was assigned to Southeast Patrol, Gang Division, and Major Offenders Division. He promoted to Sergeant in February 2019 and was assigned to Eastside Patrol. Chris was also in the process of completing his Master's degree.
Chris was wed to his loving wife, Bethany Elise Brewster, in 2014. They loved each other very much, and walked through life truly as best friends. Chris loved and served Bethany in a way that was a great testament to those around him. Chris was beloved by his friends, and meant the world to them. He was a man of strong character, and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was known for his unique personality and sense of humor. He was truly one-of-a-kind.
Chris is survived by his wife of five years, Bethany Elise Brewster, and his best dog buddy, Brienne. He is also survived by his parents Cynthia (Rentz) Brewster and Lewis Brewster and his three sisters: Renee (Brewster) Trager and her husband Damon Trager and his niece and nephew, Mya and Benett; Ashley (Brewster) Barrera and her husband Carlos and his nephew Tomás; and Lindsay Brewster.
The services for Sergeant Christopher Brewster will be held with the visitation taking place at Sagemont Church 11300 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77089 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5pm-8pm.
His funeral service will be held at Grace Church Houston 14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034 on December 12, 2019 at 10 am.
KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A HOUSTON POLICE OFFICER
Sergeant Christopher Charles Lewis Brewster assigned to the Eastside Division, died in the Line of Duty on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the age of 32.
More information will be added on the incident.
Sergeant Christopher Brewster was shot and killed while responding to a domestic assault at about 6:00 pm.
A woman had called 911 and reported that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend and that he was armed with two firearms. When officers arrived at the scene both subjects had already left. Sergeant Brewster was checking the area when he saw the couple walking in the 7400 block of Avenue L.
Sergeant Brewster attempted to contact them but was fired upon as he exited his patrol car. Despite being struck in the chest above his vest, he was able to give dispatchers and other officers a description of his wounds and the subject's direction of travel.
Sergeant Brewster was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The man was arrested by other officers following a foot pursuit. He was subsequently charged with capital murder.
Sergeant Brewster had served with the Houston Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife, parents, and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Bethany Brewster.
Sergeant Brewster joined the Houston Police Department on May 24, 2010, Academy Class #209.
During his career as a police officer, he was assigned to Southeast Division, Gang Division and the Major Offenders Division. He promoted to the rank of Sergeant on February 9, 2019.
The body is entrusted with Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023 (713) 928-5141.
A Visitation will be held at Sagemont Church, 11300 South Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, Texas 77089 (281) 481-8770 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Grace Church Houston, 14505 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77034 (713) 363-2500 on Thursday, December 12, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
At the families request he will be placed near his grandparent graves and a tree will be planted by them.
Sgt. Brewster lived to be 32 years, 3 months and 23 days old.
Submitted by J.B. Haney and Nelson Zock and Sue Gaines
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Christopher Charles Lewis Brewster (32) of Houston, Texas, a Houston police sergeant, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2019 after passing from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Christopher Brewster was born on August 14, 1987 in Houston, Texas. He was the youngest of four children born to Lewis and Cindy Brewster. He was the youngest and only brother to his big sisters Renee, Ashley and Lindsay. He grew up in the Sagemont area in south Houston, and completed a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Chris graduated from the Houston Police Department Academy in November 2010. In his nine years of service, he was assigned to Southeast Patrol, Gang Division, and Major Offenders Division. He promoted to Sergeant in February 2019 and was assigned to Eastside Patrol. Chris was also in the process of completing his Master's degree.
Chris was wed to his loving wife, Bethany Elise Brewster, in 2014. They loved each other very much, and walked through life truly as best friends. Chris loved and served Bethany in a way that was a great testament to those around him. Chris was beloved by his friends, and meant the world to them. He was a man of strong character, and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was known for his unique personality and sense of humor. He was truly one-of-a-kind.
Chris is survived by his wife of five years, Bethany Elise Brewster, and his best dog buddy, Brienne. He is also survived by his parents Cynthia (Rentz) Brewster and Lewis Brewster and his three sisters: Renee (Brewster) Trager and her husband Damon Trager and his niece and nephew, Mya and Benett; Ashley (Brewster) Barrera and her husband Carlos and his nephew Tomás; and Lindsay Brewster.
The services for Sergeant Christopher Brewster will be held with the visitation taking place at Sagemont Church 11300 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77089 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5pm-8pm.
His funeral service will be held at Grace Church Houston 14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034 on December 12, 2019 at 10 am.
Sergeant Christopher Charles Lewis Brewster assigned to the Eastside Division, died in the Line of Duty on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the age of 32.
More information will be added on the incident.
Sergeant Christopher Brewster was shot and killed while responding to a domestic assault at about 6:00 pm.
A woman had called 911 and reported that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend and that he was armed with two firearms. When officers arrived at the scene both subjects had already left. Sergeant Brewster was checking the area when he saw the couple walking in the 7400 block of Avenue L.
Sergeant Brewster attempted to contact them but was fired upon as he exited his patrol car. Despite being struck in the chest above his vest, he was able to give dispatchers and other officers a description of his wounds and the subject's direction of travel.
Sergeant Brewster was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The man was arrested by other officers following a foot pursuit. He was subsequently charged with capital murder.
Sergeant Brewster had served with the Houston Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife, parents, and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Bethany Brewster.
Sergeant Brewster joined the Houston Police Department on May 24, 2010, Academy Class #209.
During his career as a police officer, he was assigned to Southeast Division, Gang Division and the Major Offenders Division. He promoted to the rank of Sergeant on February 9, 2019.
The body is entrusted with Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023 (713) 928-5141.
A Visitation will be held at Sagemont Church, 11300 South Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, Texas 77089 (281) 481-8770 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at Grace Church Houston, 14505 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77034 (713) 363-2500 on Thursday, December 12, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
At the families request he will be placed near his grandparent graves and a tree will be planted by them.
Sgt. Brewster lived to be 32 years, 3 months and 23 days old.
Submitted by J.B. Haney and Nelson Zock and Sue Gaines
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Christopher Charles Lewis Brewster (32) of Houston, Texas, a Houston police sergeant, was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2019 after passing from injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Christopher Brewster was born on August 14, 1987 in Houston, Texas. He was the youngest of four children born to Lewis and Cindy Brewster. He was the youngest and only brother to his big sisters Renee, Ashley and Lindsay. He grew up in the Sagemont area in south Houston, and completed a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Chris graduated from the Houston Police Department Academy in November 2010. In his nine years of service, he was assigned to Southeast Patrol, Gang Division, and Major Offenders Division. He promoted to Sergeant in February 2019 and was assigned to Eastside Patrol. Chris was also in the process of completing his Master's degree.
Chris was wed to his loving wife, Bethany Elise Brewster, in 2014. They loved each other very much, and walked through life truly as best friends. Chris loved and served Bethany in a way that was a great testament to those around him. Chris was beloved by his friends, and meant the world to them. He was a man of strong character, and was always willing to help anyone in need. He was known for his unique personality and sense of humor. He was truly one-of-a-kind.
Chris is survived by his wife of five years, Bethany Elise Brewster, and his best dog buddy, Brienne. He is also survived by his parents Cynthia (Rentz) Brewster and Lewis Brewster and his three sisters: Renee (Brewster) Trager and her husband Damon Trager and his niece and nephew, Mya and Benett; Ashley (Brewster) Barrera and her husband Carlos and his nephew Tomás; and Lindsay Brewster.
The services for Sergeant Christopher Brewster will be held with the visitation taking place at Sagemont Church 11300 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77089 on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 5pm-8pm.
His funeral service will be held at Grace Church Houston 14505 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77034 on December 12, 2019 at 10 am.
