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Deputy Bryant was killed by a drunk driver who was driving with his head lights turned off. Deputy Bryant was responding to backup another deputy who was pursuing a domestic assault suspect. The drunk driver had just left a local bar after being involved in an altercation and had turned off his lights after seeing the first deputy's patrol car, fearing he would be arrested. The drunk driver struck Deputy Bryan's vehicle head-on and both men were killed. Toxicology reports showed that the driver had a BAC of .10 and had smoked marijuana shortly before the incident. Deputy Bryant had served with the agency for almost 4 years and had served in law enforcement for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Bryant gave the Benton County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kennewick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Bryant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Dennis is the only officer of Benton County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Dennis is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Dennis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dennis 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 1991, 1 officer in WA was killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.
In 1991, 85 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 76th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1991, 98 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 65th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Dennis was 30. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Dennis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Dennis was 30. 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. Dennis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dennis was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Dennis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 11.2% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Mondays: 12.3%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Benton County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.9% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
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