Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Bryant was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call. The suspect opened fire on Deputy Bryant and his partner as they approached the residence. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Bryant was able to return fire and killed the suspect. Deputy Bryant had served with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his fiancee, parents, two sisters, and two brothers.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Bryant gave the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Little Rock 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 Wayne Martin Bryant, Jr. 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 AR, 249 of 372 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.9% of this state's fallen. That is 66.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Wayne Martin Bryant, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Wayne Martin Bryant, Jr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Wayne Martin Bryant, Jr. is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Wayne Martin Bryant, Jr. was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Pulaski County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
