PCSO Memorial

Deputy Wayne Martin Bryant Jr.

Date of Incident:

03-18-1988

Cause of Death:

Gunfire

Age at Death:

23

Deputy Bryant was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call. The suspect opened fire on Deputy Bryant and his partner as they approached the residence.

Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Bryant was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Deputy Bryant had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his fiancee, parents, two sisters, and two brothers.

Deputy James Addison Avant

Date of Incident:

07-24-1986

Cause of Death:

Aircraft Accident

Age at Death:

37

Detective Avant, Investigator Kevin Brosch of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, and Trooper Charles Bassing of the Arkansas State Police, were killed in a helicopter accident.

The three officers were being trained by DEA agents as spotters for a marijuana eradication program. The aircraft was taking off when it experienced a mechanical failure and crashed into the ground. The helicopter, which had just been refueled, burst into flames. All three officers were burned to death as a result.

Detective Avant had been employed with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for one year, and is survived by his wife and three children.

Deputy James Brooks Jackson

Date of Incident:

12-28-1941

Cause of Death:

Gunfire

Age at Death:

Not Available

Warden Jackson was shot and killed in the line of duty.