Roll of Honor
Incident
Corporal Bryant Searcy was killed when he was assaulted by an inmate at about 10:00 pm at Jail Division 2 at 525 Clinton Street in Detroit.
He suffered severe injuries during the struggle with the inmate after he was attacked. He was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
In January 2022 the inmate was sentenced to 50 to 75 years for Corporal Searcy's murder and another 15 to 30 for previous carjacking and firearm charges.
Corporal Bryant had served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and was assigned to Jail Division 2.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Searcy gave the Wayne County Sheriff's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Searcy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Corporal Bryant Searcy 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 MI, 426 of 718 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.3% of this state's fallen. That is 5.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Wayne County Sheriff's Dept., 7 of 14 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. Bryant Searcy's cause is highlighted.
How Bryant Searcy Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 75 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bryant Searcy is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bryant Searcy was killed by person.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
13 officers from Wayne County Sheriff's Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
