Honoring 4 Fallen Heroes

Honoring

Homicide Agent Kevin Morris

Brevard County Sheriff's Office, FL

EOW: Oct. 11, 2026 | Age: 55 | Tour: 15 Years

Homicide Agent Kevin Morris was killed when a wrong-way driver crashed into his vehicle on Interstate 95 south of State Road 46 in Titusville. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., Agent Morris was en route to the scene of an officer-involved shooting when a driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes crashed into his vehicle head-on. Both vehicles burst into flames, and Agent Morris died at the scene. The wrong-way driver also died at the scene. Agent Morris had served with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for 5 years and previously served with the Palm Bay Police Department for 11 years. Survivors include his wife and daughter.

Honoring

Police Officer Shane Seiber

Philadelphia Police Department, PA

EOW: Oct. 10, 2026 | Age: 40 | Tour: 10 Years

Police Officer Shane Seiber was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call in West Philadelphia, near the 100 block of North 52nd Street at approximately 1:00 am. 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. Officer 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 Officer Seiber succumbed to his wounds. The suspect was apprehended after a search and neighborhood lockdown; charges are pending. Officer Seiber was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 10 years. Survivors include his wife and two children.

Honoring

Firefighter Andrew Brokes

Durham Fire Department, NC

EOW: Oct. 8, 2026 | Age: 24 | Tour: 6 Years

Andrew Johnathan Brokes, age 24, of Burlington, North Carolina, died in the line of duty on October 8, 2026, while courageously serving others as a firefighter. Andrew carried a deep sense of service, compassion, and dedication throughout his life. He proudly continued his family’s tradition of firefighting, joining the fire service at just 18 years old. In the early morning hours of October 8, Andrew answered his final call when he was killed in a building collapse while battling a structural fire in Durham, North Carolina.

Honoring

Firefighter/EMT Charles Jones

Council Bluffs Fire Department, IA

EOW: Oct. 8, 2026 | Age: 52 | Tour: 19 Years

Firefighter/EMT Charles Jones died as the result of a medical emergency he suffered while responding to a fire. “Charles Jones dedicated 19 years of his life to protecting and serving this community. His loss is heartbreaking for our entire department,” Council Bluffs Fire Chief Robert Schoening said. “We are grateful for his service, his friendship, and the lasting impact he made on those who had the privilege of working alongside him.”

Disclaimer:

This information is supplied by the Officer Down Memorial Page (www.odmp.org) and the U.S. Fire Administration (www.apps.usfa.fema.gov).