Special Agent De'Greaun ReShun Frazier - Tennessee Bur. of Investigation - True Life Hero

De'Greaun ReShun Frazier
- Aug. 09, 2016 -

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Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Patch

Resided:	Cordova (Shelby County) TN, USA
Born:	Oct. 30, 1980
Fallen:	Aug. 09, 2016
Race/Sex:	Black Male / 35 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Tennessee Bur. of Investigation 901 R.S. Gass Blvd Nashville, TN 37216 USA (615)744-4000
County:	Davidson
Dept. Type:	State/Police
Hero's Rank:	Special Agent
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	10 years

Bio: De'Greaun earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Bethel University. Prior to Special Agent Frazier joining the TBI in February, he had previously served at Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Southwest TN Community College Police Dept., University of Memphis Police Dept., Millington Police Dept. K9 unit / Task Force Officer with the DEA. He and his family were members of Life Church of Memphis and were avid fans and season ticket holders for the Tennessee Titans.

Survived by:

Shannon Johnson Frazier - Wife

Children
Kamaryn Densie Frazier and Kendrix ReShun Frazier

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Brenden Tyler Burns :: Black / Male - 23 years old DOB 3-10-93
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Location:	Brianfield Cove, TN USA Tue. Aug. 09, 2016
Summary:	Special Agent De’Greaun Frazier was one of several agents working alongside the Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force during a controlled buy around 2:00 PM in a vehicle in the area of Brianfield Cove. During the exchange, a subject in the backseat of the car, identified as Brenden Tyler Burns, whom the Agent met for the purposes of purchasing illicit drugs, produced a firearm in an attempt to rob the Agent and an informant sitting in the front seat. During the exchange, Burns fired at least once, striking Agent Frazier, who subsequently died at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Shortly after the shooting, law enforcement officers apprehended Burns (DOB 3-10-93) a short distance away in the area of Tinker Hill Cove. This morning, TBI Agents charged him with one count of Murder in the Perpetration of Attempted Aggravated Robbery. He is currently being held in the Madison County Jail without bond.
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Last Updated: Aug. 21, 2016