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Deputy Brigham was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a burglar who was hiding a coal car. Deputy Brigham had been deputized by the sheriff that day in order to help capture the burglar.
He was survived by his wife.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Deputy Sheriff Brigham served with the Hunt County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Greenville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hunt County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Joe is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Joe is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Joe 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 1892, 1 officer at Hunt County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1892, 18 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1892, 81 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1892, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joe had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joe had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joe had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joe had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 16.7% of these deaths at Hunt County Sheriff's Office; October holds the most, 33.3%. Sundays: 33.3%.
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Sundays: 16.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Hunt County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Hunt County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Joe among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-E
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