Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Brian Mahaffey was shot and killed as he and other deputies attempted to serve a warrant at a residence on Sandhill Drive.
Shots were exchanged between the deputies and the suspect while several of the deputies were inside the home. As the home was being searched, a rear bedroom closet had not been cleared. As Deputy Mahaffey opened the closet to clear it the man immediately began shooting. Deputy Mahaffey was struck by one round below his vest. The suspect, who was wanted for rape, aggravated assault, and kidnapping, was also shot and killed.
Deputy Mahaffey was rushed to a local hospital but did not survive.
Deputy Mahaffey had celebrated his 28th birthday the previous day and had served with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office for nearly five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, brother, and grandparents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Mahaffey gave the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Conyers community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Mahaffey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Brian Lamar Mahaffey 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brian Lamar Mahaffey's cause is highlighted.
How Brian Lamar Mahaffey Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brian Lamar Mahaffey is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brian Lamar Mahaffey was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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