Special Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Lawrence "Lon" O'Bryant

Special Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Lawrence
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Special Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Lawrence "Lon" O'Bryant

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, October 6, 1918

Add to My Heroes

Benjamin Lawrence "Lon" O'Bryant

Special Deputy Sheriff Lon O'Bryant was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of gunshots near his home in Piedmont.

Moments after he heard the shots he encountered a buggy on the roadway near his home. He ordered the buggy to stop and for the occupants to put their hands up. The occupants, who had not heard the gunshots and were not familiar with Special Deputy O'Bryant, believed they were being robbed and one of them opened fire. Special Deputy O'Bryant was struck by the shot and fatally wounded.

The subject who shot him was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to once year in prison.

Special Deputy O'Bryant was survived by his wife, daughter, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to 1 year

shots fired call

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 6 Reflections

Deputy Sheriff O’Bryant,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Calhoun County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 6, 2018

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths