Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Branden Estorffe and Sergeant Steven Robin were shot and killed at about 4:30 am while conducting a welfare check on a woman and child sitting in a vehicle parked at the Motel 6 at 1003 U.S. 90.
They had been speaking to the woman for approximately 30 minutes before making a request for child protective services. Moments later, the woman opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Estorffe and Sergeant Robin. Despite being wounded, Officer Estorffe was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Officer Estorffe had served with the Bay St. Louis Police Department for two years. He is survived by his mother, father, four sisters, brother, and grandparents. His father is also a law enforcement officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, father, four sisters, brother, and grandparents.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Estorffe gave the Bay St. Louis Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bay St. Louis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Estorffe.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Branden Paul Estorffe is one of 17,558 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,585 officers honored here.
In MS, 242 of 349 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.3% of this state's fallen. That is 15.4 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Bay St. Louis Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Branden Paul Estorffe's cause is highlighted.
How Branden Paul Estorffe Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Branden Paul Estorffe is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Branden Paul Estorffe was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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