Marion County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Thursday, January 5, 1984
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 6 days
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 5, 1984
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Deceased
Deputy Bryant was shot and killed after stopping two suspicious men while investigating a series of burglaries. One of the suspects was shot and killed during a manhunt that night. The other suspect hanged himself in prison.
Deputy Bryant had six days experience. He was survived by his wife and daughter.