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 140 ReflectionsTo know you was a privilege bro. I miss you so much, I only wish I could have helped in some way. Your brothers and sisters here at Northampton County Sheriffs Office are mourning you, mourning the loss of a dear friend, family member, and just a all around great guy. Until I see you again bro, rest easy. -Joe
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