Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal Charles Bryant was shot and killed during a struggle with a suspect at approximately 2:00 pm. He was conducting a raid on a pool hall suspected of serving illegal liquor. The two men fell down a staircase, and the suspect was able to gain control of Marshal Bryant's service revolver. The man then shot Marshal Bryant several times. An angry mob lynched the man and three other people in retaliation for Marshal Bryant's murder. Marshal Bryant had served as marshal for only two years. He had previously served as a Dade County deputy sheriff and a police officer in Blakely, Georgia. He was survived by his three children. His wife died in surgery the week prior.
Survivors
He was survived by his three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Bryant gave the Homestead Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Homestead community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Bryant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal Charles D. Bryant is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Homestead Police 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. Charles D. Bryant's cause is highlighted.
How Charles D. Bryant Compares
Offender Outcome
Lynched by mob
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles D. Bryant is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles D. Bryant was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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