U.S. Army · United States 
James Thomas Brammer
1989
James Thomas Brammer served the U.S. Army for 2 years. James served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Trooper J.T. Brammer was shot and killed while he and another officer attempted to serve a warrant on an elderly man for traffic violations in Terra Alta in Preston County. As the officers reached the front door, the man's wife informed them he was not home. However, the man was waiting in a bedroom armed with a rifle. The suspect opened fire on the officers, killing Trooper Brammer and wounding his partner. Trooper Brammer's partner was able to return fire and wounded the suspect, who then committed suicide. Trooper Brammer had served with the West Virginia State Police for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and two children. His brother was also a Trooper for the West Virginia State Police.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1967 – 1969
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
West Virginia State Police
Trooper First Class
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August 2, 2026
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