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14-04-2025
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Officer Who Was Weeks Short of Graduating from Police Academy Dies in Off-Duty Accident
A Georgia man who was only weeks away from his police academy graduation has died, according to the e Barrow County Sheriff's Office. In a Facebook post shared on Monday, April 14, the department announced the death of Officer Braydon Butler following injuries he sustained in an off-duty accident. Related: 2 Veteran Officers Killed, 1 Critically Injured After Car Hits Them on Highway Shoulder: 'Horrific Accident' Butler's association with the BCSO started when he was 14 years old and took part in the department's High School Explorers program. "Braydon graduated from high school here in Barrow County and was hired as a Detention Officer where he started his path to becoming a Deputy Sheriff," officials added. "Braydon worked hard and was only 4 weeks away from graduating the Northeast Georgia Police Academy along with several other Cadets but tragically his life ended." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Speaking with local station AccessWDUN, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said they have retired his number, DC-21, and they are trying to figure out how to posthumously make him a deputy sheriff. Additional details about the accident were not publicly shared by officials. Related: Police Officer and 'Devoted' Father Dies in Crash While Coming Home from Fellow Cop's Funeral Butler was remembered by his colleagues as being a "light to others." 'In true Braydon fashion even after death he is still serving others by saving lives through his organ donations,' the BCSO wrote in their statement. 'We ask that our community please lift up the entire Butler family, friends, and our Office during this difficult time." Related: Third Florida Deputy Dies After Crash Killed 2 Others: 'Mourning the Loss of Another Hero' Meanwhile, Butler's family requested that donations be made in the memory of their loved one to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office Employee Fund, said the department. The Barrow County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for additional information. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Officer nearly weeks away from graduating police academy dies in off-duty accident
A metro Atlanta sheriff's office is left with 'heavy and broken hearts' after one of its officers died. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Ofc. Braydon Butler died from injuries sustained in an off-duty accident, the Barrow County Sheriff's Office announced. At just 14 years old, Butler began his law enforcement career through the sheriff's office with its High School Explorers program. Officials said that's where Butler found his passion to serve others. TRENDING STORIES: Georgia Police Academy instructor charged with child molestation 1 dead, 4 in critical condition after crash at busy Atlanta intersection 2 GA officers critically injured after wanted suspect leads law enforcement on high-speed chase The BCSO said Butler was hired as a detention officer and was on a path to becoming a deputy sheriff. 'Braydon worked hard and was only four weeks away from graduating the Northeast Georgia Police Academy along with several other Cadets but tragically his life ended,' the BCSO said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] The sheriff's office said anyone who encountered Butler knew he loved to serve God and others first. 'All he ever wanted to do was use his servant's heart to be a light to others as he was anytime you were around him. Although our hearts are broken, we know Braydon was welcomed into the arms of our Lord,' the BCSO said. The Butler family requests donations in memory of Braydon to be made to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office employee fund. Click here to donate.
