United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, April 6, 2020
Add to My HeroesBrian 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, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 36 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Location Texas
- Incident Date Friday, March 27, 2020
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