Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable O.V. Brazier and Constable Andrew Winters were killed when they were struck by a drunk driver. Both constables were standing in between their patrol car and a vehicle they had stopped when their car was rear-ended by the man.
The 20-year-old subject was charged with two counts of murder, DWI, and no operator's license.
Constable Brazier had served with the Marion County Constable's Office for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Brazier gave the Marion County Constable's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jasper community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Brazier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable O. V. Brazier 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Marion County Constable's Office, 2 of 2 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. O. V. Brazier's cause is highlighted.
How O. V. Brazier Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. O. V. Brazier is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. O. V. Brazier was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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