Boone County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, April 15, 1917
Add to My HeroesJesse R. Browning
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Browning succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one week earlier during an escape attempt from the county jail.
An inmate in the jail attacked Deputy Browning and was able to gain control of his service weapon. The man then shot him, fatally wounding him.
Deputy Browning had served with the Boone County Sheriff's Office for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, April 9, 1917
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsAn old, dear, and respected friend told me Tuesday night that you were his cousin, and of your loss. The details that he recalled matched your remembrance here on ODMP. You are not forgotten, and your sacrifice is honored today. Be advised, we have the watch.
Officer Joel Foster
Greenville Technical College Police, SC
May 26, 2016
Recent LODD Deaths

Sergeant Cory Maynard
West Virginia State Police, WV
EOW: June 2, 2023

Corporal Shawn Kelly
Denham Springs Police Department, LA
EOW: June 2, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Marcus Zeigler
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, OH
EOW: May 26, 2023

Police Officer Horren Randy Tyler
Madison Police Department, MS
EOW: June 1, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley
Scott County Sheriff's Office, KY
EOW: May 22, 2023

Sergeant Michael Kunovich
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: May 19, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Brett Harris
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: May 13, 2023

Sergeant Joshua Lee Clouse
Cameron Police Department, TX
EOW: May 11, 2023

Port Police Officer Kimberly Sickafoose
Alabama Port Authority Police, AL
EOW: May 11, 2023