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Deputy Bryant was shot and killed after stopping two suspicious men while investigating a series of burglaries. One of the suspects was shot and killed during a manhunt that night. The other suspect hanged himself in prison. Deputy Bryant had six days experience.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Bryant served with the Marion County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Columbia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Bryant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Jerry is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1984, 4 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jerry was 44. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Jerry had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Jerry was 44. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jerry had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jerry was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jerry had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.5% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Thursdays: 12.8%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Marion County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Jerry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 18-W
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