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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Brandy Winfield was shot and killed after being dispatched to check on a disabled vehicle on State Route 423.
After responding to the call, Deputy Winfield encountered two men walking along the road and made contact with them. No further radio contact was made with dispatchers.
A short time later, Deputy Winfield was found shot in his patrol car, which was upside down in a ravine along the roadway. Deputy Winfield was transported to a local hospital where he died. The original vehicle was located a short time later off Route 23 near Delaware following a massive manhunt.
Two suspects were apprehended later in the week and were charged with aggravated murder. One of the suspects was sentenced to 2 years probation for obstruction of justice. The 20-year-old shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years to life. He will be eligible for parole on October 4, 2047.
Deputy Winfield had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Department for 6 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. His great-grandfather also served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, and his father and brother served with the Marion City Police Department. In 2024, his son joined the Marion County Sheriff's Office as a deputy.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Winfield gave the Marion County Sheriff's Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marion community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Winfield.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Brandy is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Brandy is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brandy is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2004, 3 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 2004, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2004, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 83rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Brandy was 29. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Brandy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Brandy was 29. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Brandy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brandy was 29. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Brandy had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.4% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 15.4%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Marion County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Brandy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 18-E
What is kept
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