Chief Bratton's mother dies

Yesterday must have been rough for the chief, who lost his mother, June, and two officers in off-duty accidents. From dailynews.com, here's a short story.

The Los Angeles Police Department announced today that Chief William Bratton's mother died in Boston.

June Bratton was 80 years old.

"It is with profound regret that I share with you the unfortunate news that the mother of our chief of police ... passed away early yesterday morning after an extended illness," Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger said.

Besides her son, she is survived by her husband, William, to whom she was married for 60 years, a daughter, Patricia Bratton, three sisters, two grandsons and several nieces and nephews.

As with Det. Selleh and Officer Rodriguez, we offer our condolences to the chief and his family.