Officer Brent Simpson was on duty and in uniform when he decided to shoot himself in the head in front of his police co-workers at 12:30 pm on 7/1/24. On Monday afternoon, CMPD identified the officer as K-9 Officer Brent Simpson who was a graduate of the 148th Recruit Class and served with CMPD since 2006.Officers with the Steele Creek Division responded to calls on 7/1/24 in the 7300 block of Steele Creek Road, just south of the CLT Airport, where Simpson was found. CMPD said Officer Simpson was assigned to the K-9 unit and faithfully served alongside his K-9 partner, Levi, for six years. Other police on scene immediately tried to revive Officer Simpson and radioed in for support. Cops loaded Officer Simpson into the back seat of a police car and rushed him to the hospital with lights and sirens on. Before joining CMPD, Officer Simpson served in the U.S. Navy as an Operation Specialist with the Military Police for four years. He leaves behind his wife Gina of almost 19 years and his K9 partner Levi. Contributions in Brent’s memory may be made to People of Service Together, a non-profit organization founded by Brent to serve First Responders struggling with their mental health; www.peopleofservicetogether.org
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