Middle Tennessee Law Enforcement Mourn Fallen Deputy

Agencies send condolences after Hamilton County deputy dies in line-of-duty crash

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:54pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a police badge or handcuffs lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The tragic death of a Hamilton County deputy underscores the daily risks and sacrifices faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.Today in Nashville

Local law enforcement agencies across Middle Tennessee are expressing their grief and support after a Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputy died from injuries sustained in a serious on-duty car crash on Highway 111.

Why it matters

The tragic death of Deputy Landon Faulkner highlights the risks and sacrifices that law enforcement officers face while serving their communities. Agencies coming together to mourn the loss and support the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office reflects the tight-knit nature of the law enforcement community in the region.

The details

According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Faulkner collided with a disabled vehicle in a travel lane on Wednesday evening and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Faulkner had been with the HCSO since 2022 after previously serving as a deputy and corrections deputy in Grundy County.

  • The crash occurred on the evening of Wednesday, April 12, 2026.
  • Deputy Faulkner passed away at the hospital following the collision.

The players

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that employed Deputy Faulkner and is mourning his loss.

Tennessee Highway Patrol

The agency investigating the crash that led to Deputy Faulkner's death.

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What they’re saying

“Sheriff Brock and the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office extend condolences to the Faulkner family and our brothers and sisters at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.”

— Van Buren County Sheriff's Office

“We send our love and support to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office - TN, and are so sorry for your loss.”

— Metro Nashville Police Department

“We join in mourning the loss of Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Landon Faulkner, who passed away from injuries sustained in a line-of-duty crash. Our prayers are with his family, friends, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office during this difficult time.”

— Mt. Juliet Police Department

The takeaway

This tragic loss highlights the daily risks and sacrifices that law enforcement officers make to protect their communities. The outpouring of support from neighboring agencies reflects the tight-knit nature of the law enforcement community in Middle Tennessee and the shared grief over the death of one of their own.