Investigator Brandon Heath Thacker

Investigator Brandon Heath Thacker | Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kentucky
Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kentucky
Investigator Brandon Heath Thacker

Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Kentucky

End of Watch Thursday, April 16, 1998

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Brandon Heath Thacker

Investigator Brandon Thacker was shot and killed as he was driving to an undercover assignment with three other agents on the Western Kentucky Parkway near Eddyville.

All of the agents were in a caravan of separate vehicles, with Investigator Thacker in the last vehicle. He radioed to the other agents that a vehicle was driving erratically, then moments later radioed that he had been shot.

The agent in front of him looked in her rear view mirror and saw his vehicle swerve and then turned around to help him. The other two agents chased the vehicle which was driving erratically and arrested the driver. The suspect was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter.

Investigator Thacker had served with the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for four years. He is survived by his wife, 18-month-old daughter, parents, and two brothers.

Bio

  • Age 27
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge 36

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
  • Offender Guilty of manslaughter

undercover

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Feeling thankful that I was a friend and teammate of Brandon. We had some laughs and
typical teenage jokes. Even though we lost a friend and teammate in Brandon, I am so proud
of his bravery and service. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for all he achieved and
people he served. This April 16, will be 21 yrs. He and his family gave so much, that is why
I am truly thankful to have known him.

Daniel (Danny) Little MCHS Class of 
Friend and Teammate

March 22, 2019

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