Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, August 3, 1939
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 7 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 3, 1939
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sheriff Brunt was shot and killed after stopping a car he suspected of transporting beer through the county. As he approached the car the male driver opened fire, striking him in the chest. Although mortally wounded, Sheriff Brunt was able to return fire, killing the driver and wounding the female passenger.
Sheriff Brunt had been with the agency for 20 months and was survived by his wife, who was appointed to complete his term in office.