Roll of Honor
Incident
Investigator Brandon Breland and Officer Odell Fite were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 8:00 pm on South First Street.
A male subject opened fire on both officers after gaining control of one of their .40 caliber service weapons.
When dispatchers could not reach either officer by radio, they requested assistance from the Stone County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The responding units located their bodies outside of the mobile home. Neither officer was wearing a bullet-resistant vest at the time of the shooting.
The suspect was arrested at his home in Maxie, Mississippi, a short time later and was charged with two counts of capital murder. He was convicted of both counts of capital murder and sentenced to life without parole.
Investigator Breland had served with the Wiggins Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, brother, and fiancee.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Narcotics Investigator Breland gave the Wiggins Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wiggins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Narcotics Investigator Breland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Narcotics Investigator Brandon Douglas Breland is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MS, 243 of 350 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this state's fallen. That is 69.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Wiggins Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brandon Douglas Breland's cause is highlighted.
How Brandon Douglas Breland Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brandon Douglas Breland is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brandon Douglas Breland was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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