Attala County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Monday, October 26, 1970
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 3 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 26, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Served 10 years in prison
Deputy James O'Bryant was shot and killed when responding to a domestic disturbance.
The shooter was apprehended and convicted and served 10 years in prison.
Deputy O'Bryant had served with the agency for 3.5 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.