Deputy Sheriff Brandon Tyler Cunningham, Paulding County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Tyler Cunningham

Paulding County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Saturday, August 17, 2024

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Brandon Tyler Cunningham

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call in Hiram.

Shortly after 6:00 p.m., Deputy Cunningham and his partner arrived at the home and were ambushed with a hail of gunfire as soon as they exited their vehicle. Responding officers were also met with a stream of gunfire. When a female attempted to leave the home, she was shot.

Deputy Cunningham was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.

The suspect was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Deputy Cunningham had served with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for over four years. He was survived by his son, daughter, mother, three brothers, grandfather, and aunt.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 4 years, 6 months
Badge 1169

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

ambush, convicted felon, domestic

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You are missed at the office every day, Brandon. Some days, it doesn't seem real that you are gone. Please know that we will ALWAYS take care of your kiddos. They will never need anything, and we will ALWAYS help them keep your memory alive. Love and miss you!!!!

Major Karen Ritch
Paulding County Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2025