Timeline: Previous Coverage of Brian Pierce Jr's Death
2021
Aug 04
A Brooklyn, Illinois police officer was killed early Wednesday morning while trying to stop a fleeing car.
Aug 06
HERRIN, IL. (WSIL) � An escort from Madison County, Illinois made the more than two-hour drive to Herrin, Illinois. Police departments from across the state guarded the body of fallen Officer Brian Pierce, Jr. The air was ’emotionally heavy� as the escort pulled into the parking lot of the Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin. His
Aug 07
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (WSIL) � Visitation and funeral services for fallen officer Brian Pierce Junior will be open to family, friends, first responders and community members who want to pay their respects.
Aug 09
A Zeigler Police sergeant reflects on the legacy left behind by former co-worker, fallen officer Brian Pierce Jr.
Aug 12
The officer, with Southern Illinois ties, was killed in the line of duty last week.
Aug 13
One officer even stopped to touch the Brooklyn Squad Car parked out front. Officer Pierce, Jr. was a member of the Brooklyn Police Department.
Aug 14
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (WSIL) � An emotional day for the region as fallen Officer Brian Pierce, Jr. is laid to rest. The 24-year-old, who lived in Carbondale, was killed in the line of duty on August 3rd while working in the Metro East.
Oct 05
A Madison County grand jury has indicted a Florissant, Missouri man in connection with the August death of a Brooklyn police officer.
2022
May 10
Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal Matt Perez joined firefighters to honor and remember four fallen firefighters at the 29th Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony.