Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Bryant was shot and killed after stopping two suspicious men while investigating a series of burglaries. One of the suspects was shot and killed during a manhunt that night. The other suspect hanged himself in prison. Deputy Bryant had six days experience.
Survivors
He was 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.
Deputy Sheriff Bryant served with the Marion County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Columbia 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 Jerry 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 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 Marion County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jerry Bryant's cause is highlighted.
How Jerry Bryant Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jerry Bryant is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jerry Bryant was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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