Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Brown was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance. The suspect was also shot and killed. Deputy Brown had served with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
In Our Keeping
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Brown gave the Anderson County Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clinton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Brown.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Ray S. Brown 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Anderson County Sheriff's Department, 8 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 88.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ray S. Brown's cause is highlighted.
How Ray S. Brown Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ray S. Brown is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ray S. Brown was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Anderson County Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.
