Deputy Brandon Ray Sikes, a 31-year-old male from Grovetown, Georgia, tragically lost his life in the line of duty on April 26, 2025. Sikes, a dedicated member of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, was conducting an attempted traffic stop near exit 194 on Interstate 20 when the situation escalated into a deadly confrontation. The incident occurred as Sikes and three other deputies were serving a domestic violence protective order on the suspect. Initially, the individual appeared compliant an
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