Special Deputy Marshal Brian Leath Magee

Brian Leath Magee

Special Deputy Marshal Brian Magee died after contracting COVID-19 in an exposure while on duty at the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse in Houston, Texas.

Special Deputy Marshal Magee had served with the United States Marshals Service for 11 years and had previously served with the Harris County, Texas, Constable's Office - Precinct 4 for 25-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.