Northampton County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, November 14, 2019
Add to My HeroesMakeem Rictrell Brooks
Deputy Sheriff Makeem Brooks was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a shots fired call at approximately 11:30 pm.
He was driving on Highway 158 just outside of Garysburg when his patrol car left the roadway, entered a ditch, and overturned several times. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after midnight.
Deputy Brooks had served with the Northampton County Sheriff's Office for only six months. He is survived by several children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 6 months
- Badge 414
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Most Recent Reflection
View all 142 ReflectionsYour babies talk about you all the time and I promise to keep your memory and legacy alive through them. Continue to watch over them and guide. RIP Brooks. We love and miss you dearly. #414forever
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