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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Ulysses Brent was shot and killed in Robertson County while attempting to arrest a man on a bench warrant.
The man had been previously arrested by Deputy Brent for disorderly conduct but failed to appear to face the charges. Deputy Brent and another deputy went to the man's home near Lamont, Robertson County, to arrest him. The man at first cooperated and asked to go inside to get something. When he came back out he opened fire with a shotgun, killing Deputy Brent.
The other deputy was able to arrest the man. On October 22, 1930, the man was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Deputy Brent had served with the Sumner County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, nine children, and four siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Brent gave the Sumner County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gallatin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Brent.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Sumner County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Ulysses is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Ulysses is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ulysses is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 8 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1930, 239 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1930, 241 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Ulysses was 35. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. Ulysses had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Ulysses was 35. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Ulysses had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ulysses was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ulysses had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 7.4% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Fridays: 14.9%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Sumner County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 12.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Sumner County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Ulysses among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-W
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