Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham
Paulding County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, August 17, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham
Paulding County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, August 17, 2024
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 two children.
Bio
Age 30
Tour 4 years, 6 months
Badge 1169
Incident Details
Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide