Roll of Honor
Incident
Corporal Bryant Searcy was killed when he was assaulted by an inmate at about 10:00 pm at Jail Division 2 at 525 Clinton Street in Detroit.
He suffered severe injuries during the struggle with the inmate after he was attacked. He was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
In January 2022 the inmate was sentenced to 50 to 75 years for Corporal Searcy's murder and another 15 to 30 for previous carjacking and firearm charges.
Corporal Bryant had served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and was assigned to Jail Division 2.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Searcy gave the Wayne County Sheriff's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Searcy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Corporal Bryant Searcy 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 MI, 426 of 719 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.2% of this state's fallen. That is 59.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Wayne County Sheriff's Department, 7 of 14 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bryant Searcy's cause is highlighted.
How Bryant Searcy Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bryant Searcy is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bryant Searcy was killed by person.
Incident Location
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