Brotherhood for the Fallen: CT Capitol Region

11/03/2026

Deputy Sheriff Katherine Frank
Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office, South Dakota
End of Watch: Monday, October 12, 2026

Deputy Sheriff Katherine Frank succumbed to injuries resulting from a shooting in Sioux Falls, three days prior.

On October 9, around 1930 hours, deputies arrived at the home to serve a mental illness hold. The man went inside his home while deputies stayed in the entryway. When the man returned, he had a handgun and shot at deputies, who returned fire. Deputy Frank and the subject were struck.

Emergency aid was administered at the scene, and Deputy Frank was transported to a local hospital, where she remained in critical condition until her passing three days later. Deputy Frank donated her organs in her final act of service.

The suspect was also treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital. He has been charged with first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, and four counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer.

Deputy Frank had served with the Minnehaha Sheriff's Office for nearly two and a half years and had previously served for two years with the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Survivors include five siblings, parents, grandparents, and boyfriend.

Rest in peace, Deputy Frank

11/03/2026

Sergeant Shane Seiber
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Sergeant Shane Seiber was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call in West Philadelphia, at approximately 0000 hours.

Shortly after midnight, officers were called and dispatched to a complaint of a person wielding a gun from a residential porch. Upon arriving at the home, the suspect fired at the officers as they stepped onto the porch. Sergeant Seiber and a fellow officer were struck multiple times before the suspect fled down a nearby alley. The officers were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where Sergeant Seiber succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect, who has a lengthy criminal record, was apprehended after a search and neighborhood lockdown. He has been charged with homicide of a law enforcement officer, murder generally, and ten counts of attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer.

Sergeant Seiber was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and two children. Sergeant Seiber was posthumously promoted to sergeant.

Rest in peace, Sergeant Seiber.

11/03/2026

Trooper Hayden Phillips
Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch: Monday, September 28, 2026

Trooper Hayden Phillips was shot and killed on I-65, in Warren County while conducting a traffic stop.

Around 1400 hours, Trooper Phillips pulled a car over for expired tags. As he leaned in to speak to the driver, the subject fired two shots before driving away.

The subject, who had a warrant for his arrest and was on probation, was apprehended several hours later in Louisville and charged with the murder of a first responder, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and tampering with physical evidence.

Trooper Phillips had served with the Kentucky State Police for three years and was assigned to Post 3 in Bowling Green. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

Rest in peace, Trooper Phillips.

~Three graduates from the same Department of Criminal Justice Training class at Eastern Kentucky University were all killed in the line of duty: Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Shirley was ambushed on August 5, 2021; Scott County Sheriff's Deputy Caleb Conley was shot during a traffic stop on May 22, 2023; and Trooper Phillips was slain on September 28, 2026.

11/03/2026

Deputy Sheriff Terrian Bailey
Claiborne County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Monday, September 7, 2026

Deputy Sheriff Terrian Bailey was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call near a local convenience in Hermanville, shortly after midnight.

Deputy Bailey was working to disperse a crowd that had gathered after a festival when shots were fired. He and a civilian bystander were struck. Both Deputy Bailey and the civilian were taken to a nearby hospital.

Deputy Bailey succumbed to his wounds later that morning.

Twelve individuals, ages ranging from 18 to 24 years old, were arrested and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and conspiracy to commit murder.

Deputy Bailey had served with the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Rest in peace, Deputy Bailey.

11/03/2026

Sergeant Chris Fisher
Warm Springs Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Sergeant Chris Fisher was shot and killed outside the Meriwether County Inn in Warm Springs around 2357 hours.

Sergeant Fisher was sitting in his patrol vehicle after completing a traffic stop when a man pulled up next to him and fired into the patrol vehicle, killing Sergeant Fisher at the scene.

The man drove away, and a Blue Alert was issued. The suspect was transported to a South Carolina hospital, where he passed away after he was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a traffic stop. The suspect is believed to be a man whom Sergeant Fisher arrested the week prior.

Sergeant Fisher had served with the Warm Springs Police Department for three months and previously served with the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and Heard County Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife and two children. His father also served in law enforcement.

Rest in peace, Sergeant Fisher.

11/02/2026

Police Officer Christopher DeLong, Jr.
Columbia Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Police Officer Christopher DeLong was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance in the Southeast Park area at approximately 1041 hours.

Officer DeLong had initially responded to a report of property damage from a domestic dispute. After leaving the original call, he identified a subject and vehicle matching the reported description at a nearby location and called it in. When backup officers arrived a few minutes later, Officer DeLong and another officer had been shot. Officer DeLong succumbed to his wounds at the scene.

The suspect, who had a long criminal record, died at the scene.

Officer DeLong had served with the Columbia Police Department for nearly two years. Survivors include his wife, two children, mother, father, siblings, and grandmothers.he was only 29 years old.

Rest in peace, Officer DeLong.

11/02/2026

Police Officer Austin "Zade" Abdelnabi
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Police Officer Zade Abdelnabi was shot and killed responding to a call regarding an armed subject in Las Vegas.

Before 1600 hours, Officer Abdelnabi and other officers went to investigate reports of an armed man at a local business. When they found the man walking on the street, waving his gun, they were met with gunfire, and shots were exchanged. Officer Abdelnabi was struck eight times as he exited his patrol vehicle and never fired his weapon.

Officer Abdelnabi was transported to University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect died at the scene; he was struck by a gunshot to the chest and a self-inflicted shot to the head.

Officer Abdelnabi was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for over two years. Survivors include his wife, parents, two brothers, and a sister. He was only 30 years old.

Rest in peace, Officer Abdelnabi.

11/02/2026

Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Monday, July 13, 2026

Deputy United States Marshal Drew Hanson was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant for a fugitive on Rutland Road in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Around 1500 hours, members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force and deputies with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office were attempting to arrest a man wanted for sexual battery. When deputies entered the home, they found the suspect barricaded in a bedroom. He fired at officers, striking Deputy Marshal Hanson.

The suspect, who had failed to appear in court for a sexual battery charge, was apprehended after a three-hour standoff. He has been charged with murder of a federal officer.

Deputy Marshal Hanson had served with the United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service for six years. He previously served with the U.S Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Police Department, the Mississippi Department of Transportation, and the Gulfport Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two children, and parents. He was only 36 yeats old.

Resr in peace, Deputy Marshal Hanson.

11/02/2026

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