Deputy Brian Lamar Mahaffey - Rockdale County Sheriff's Office - GA - True Life Hero

Brian Lamar Mahaffey
- May. 08, 2010 -

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Rockdale County Sheriff's Office Patch

Resided:	GA, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	May. 08, 2010
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 28 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Rockdale County Sheriff's Office - GA 911 Chambers Dr NW Conyers, GA 30012 USA (770)278-8000
County:	Rockdale
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Deputy
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	2330
On The Job:	4 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	GA USA Sat. May. 08, 2010
Summary:	Deputy Brian L. Mahaffey was shot and killed as he and other deputies attempted to serve a warrant at a residence on Sandhill Drive. Shots were exchanged between the deputies and suspect when several of the deputies were inside the home. As the home was being searched, a rear bedroom closet had not been cleared. As Deputy Mahaffey opened the closet to do a search the suspect immediately began shooting. Deputy Mahaffey was struck by one round below his vest. The suspect, who was wanted for rape, aggravated assault, and kidnapping, was also shot and killed. Deputy Mahaffey was rushed to a local hospital but did not survive. He became the first deputy killed in the line of duty since the 1900's. Deputy Mahaffey had celebrated his 28th birthday the previous day, and had served with the agency for nearly five years. He is survived by his wife and two young children, his parents, brother, and grandparents.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019