West Hollywood Mourns Sudden Loss of Beloved Deputy

Sheriff's Deputy Brian Sneed remembered for his dedicated service to the community.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The West Hollywood community is mourning the sudden off-duty death of Sheriff's Deputy Brian Sneed, who had served the local sheriff's station for years. Colleagues described Sneed as humble, dedicated, and proud of his work, while the department extended condolences to his family during this difficult time.

Why it matters

Deputy Sneed's passing is a tragic loss for the West Hollywood community, which relied on his dedicated service and commitment to public safety. His death highlights the risks and sacrifices law enforcement officers make in service of their communities.

The details

According to reports, Deputy Sneed died off-duty on Friday. Colleagues remembered him as a humble and proud officer who was deeply committed to serving the West Hollywood community from the local sheriff's station.

  • Deputy Sneed died off-duty on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Brian Sneed

A Sheriff's Deputy who served the West Hollywood community for years before his sudden off-duty death.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that employed Deputy Sneed and extended condolences to his family following his passing.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Deputy Sneed's death is a tragic reminder of the risks and sacrifices law enforcement officers make in service of their communities. His dedicated service to West Hollywood will be deeply missed.