Colleton County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Monday, September 19, 1977
Add to My HeroesSteven Anthony Breland
Deputy Breland was shot and killed while he and other deputies attempted to serve a warrant. The suspect was found guilty of manslaughter and died while in prison.
Deputy Breland had served with the Colleton County Sheriff's Department for 2 years and was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, brother, sister, and grandmother.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year
- Badge J10
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Deceased
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