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Brenden Tate

Case from Oxford, NC dated Jan 27, 2016

Victim Details

Brenden Tate

Male

Black / African American

Oxford

NC

2016-01-27

28

Brenden

Tate

07/03/2026

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Brenden Tate, a 28-year-old male, was found dead on January 27, 2016, in Oxford, North Carolina. Brenden Tate, who was a Durham Police officer, died by suicide at his home in Oxford. According to the Granville County Sheriff, Officer Tate shot himself with his service weapon in his garage. There were no arrests, suspects, or litigations related to his death, as it was determined to be a suicide.

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  • WNCN: Durham Police officer found dead in suicide
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