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Deputy James O'Bryant was shot and killed when responding to a domestic disturbance. The shooter was apprehended and convicted and served 10 years in prison. Deputy O'Bryant had served with the agency for 3.5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff O'Bryant gave the Attala County Sheriff's Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kosciusko community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff O'Bryant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Attala County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
James is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
James is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1970, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1970, 138 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1970, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 37. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. James had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
James was 37. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 37. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 6.6% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Mondays: 12.8%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Attala County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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