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Incident
Town Marshal Charles Bryant was shot and killed during a struggle with a suspect at approximately 2:00 pm. He was conducting a raid on a pool hall suspected of serving illegal liquor. The two men fell down a staircase, and the suspect was able to gain control of Marshal Bryant's service revolver. The man then shot Marshal Bryant several times. An angry mob lynched the man and three other people in retaliation for Marshal Bryant's murder. Marshal Bryant had served as marshal for only two years. He had previously served as a Dade County deputy sheriff and a police officer in Blakely, Georgia. He was survived by his three children. His wife died in surgery the week prior.
Survivors
He was survived by his three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Bryant gave the Homestead Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Homestead community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Bryant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Homestead Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1923, 3 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1923, 199 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1923, 200 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 47. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Charles was 47. 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. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 47. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 6.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Fridays: 13.2%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Homestead Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 10.3% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Homestead Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-W
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