Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Michael Lassiter was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver.
The incident occurred on Highway 84, about two miles east of Andalusia, at 2:45 am. The drunk driver was also killed in the collision.
Deputy Lassiter had only served with the Covington County Sheriff's Office for two months and had previously served with the Florala Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and grandmother.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Lassiter served with the Covington County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Andalusia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Lassiter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Michael Brandon Lassiter 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 63 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Covington County Sheriff's Office, 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. Michael Brandon Lassiter's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Brandon Lassiter Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Brandon Lassiter is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Brandon Lassiter was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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