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Deputy Sheriff George Bryant was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for drunk and disorderly conduct. He had encountered the man in High Springs and told him if he went home he would not be arrested. The deputy then sent the man home in a buggy. When the buggy driver did not return Deputy Bryant and another deputy went to the man's home to investigate. As they approached the home they were met by the buggy driver, who was running from the house. The driver told them that the man had kept him there and had beaten him. Deputy Bryant went to the front door and was talking to the man when the suspect shot him. Deputy Bryant returned fire but did not strike the suspect. The man was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life at hard labor. He was granted a conditional pardon seven years later. Deputy Bryant had served as a Alachua County deputy and as the marshal for High Springs for 15 years. He was survived by his third wife, son, and three daughters. He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery in Alachua, Florida.
Survivors
He was survived by his third wife, son, and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Bryant gave the Alachua County Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gainesville 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
Alachua County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1908, 1 officer at Alachua County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1908, 6 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 48. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Alachua County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 34.8 and 46.3; the middle age was 42. George had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 1 years.
George was 48. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. George had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
George was 48. 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. George had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 16.7% of these deaths at Alachua County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Thursdays: 33.3%.
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 7 deaths at Alachua County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% 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
Alachua County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, George among them.
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