Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff James Bryant was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while he and his partner questioned the driver of a suspicious vehicle during a traffic stop on Route 58.
A vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed struck Deputy Bryant and then fled the scene. The driver was eventually identified and arrested. The man was convicted of the charges in connection with Deputy Bryant's death.
Deputy Bryant was survived by his wife and two sons.
Survivors
Deputy Bryant was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Bryant served with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Chatham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Bryant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James Dallas Bryant 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 VA, 394 of 656 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.1% of this state's fallen. That is 60.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Pittsylvania Cnty Sheriff's Office, 5 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Dallas Bryant's cause is highlighted.
How James Dallas Bryant Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Dallas Bryant is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Dallas Bryant was killed by automobile.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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