Wayne County Sheriff's Office Archives

Corporal Bryant Searcy Slain

Detroit: Wayne County Deputy Corporal Bryant Searcy was slain on duty Wednesday evening at around 10:15 PM. Corporal Searcy was in the process of checking cells at the Wayne County Jail when he was attacked by a 28 year old inmate.

Detroit Fire’s Engine 1 and DEMS Medic 8 were dispatched to the scene and upon arrival, Engine 1 reported that CPR was in progress.

DEMS Medic 8 conveyed the injured deputy to Detroit Receiving Hospital Code 1 Critical. Deputy Corporal Searcy was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Another deputy had a medical emergency shortly afterward at the loading dock of the jail and DEMS Medic 21 was dispatched, then cancelled and replaced by DEMS Medic 23. DEMS Supervisors 1101 & 1106 were also on scene.

50 year old Corporal Searcy leaves behind a wife and child.

Detroit Fire/DEMS Dispatch Audio

Motor City 911 · Wayne County Deputy Murdered

A fundraiser for Corporal Searcy has been established by the Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation.

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office OIS

Detroit: A Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in an OIS today at 4:20PM on the WB I-94 ramp @ the I-75. The deputy was transporting a prisoner via private ambulance when a struggle ensued that lead to the officer involved shooting. The 23 year old prisoner was shot and killed. Initial reports stated that both the deputy and prisoner had been shot but arriving DPD & MSP units found only the prisoner had a GSW. The deputy had sustained minor injuries during the struggle. The WB I-94 ramp to 75 was closed by the MSP for several hours following the incident.

Below is dispatch audio of the incident from the Detroit Fire Department and Detroit Police Department.