Deputy Sheriff Brandon Joseph Nielsen, St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Joseph Nielsen

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, August 16, 2012

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Brandon Joseph Nielsen

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Nielsen and Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Triche were shot and killed in LaPlace, Louisiana, by members of a domestic terrorist group known as the Sovereign Citizens. They were shot while investigating an earlier ambush shooting that wounded a sheriff's office investigator.

The investigator was working an off-duty security detail at a remote employee parking lot used by a construction company at about 5:00 am when he was ambushed as he sat in his department vehicle.

Responding units located a car they believed had been involved in the early shooting in a nearby trailer park. As Deputy Nielsen, Deputy Triche, and a third deputy questioned two men outside of a mobile home, a third man suddenly exited the home and opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle, striking all three deputies. Deputy Nielsen and Deputy Triche both died as a result of their wounds.

Seven subjects were arrested and held in connection with both separate shooting incidents. The shooter was sentenced to death on Feb. 9, 2020.

Deputy Nielsen had served with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office for one year and had served in law enforcement for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, five children, parents, and sister.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Sentenced to death

ambush, sovereign citizen

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Officer nielsen, i'm sorry for what happened to you and your partner that day almost 13 years ago, as you both did not deserve it. The shooter had no reason to do what he did, as his foolish beliefs got too far into his mind, causing him to do such cruel actions against you. However, he was sentenced to death, as his time will come after all this time. Karma always takes its time to let the ones who hurt others including police to suffer for their actions, as they aren't free from the punishment that will soon reach them, it being judgement day. However, from what i read, you were a good man and a good officer to those you met, meaning that you were one of the good officers in the state of louisiana. As for your children, your kids will grow up and learn that their father truly was a hero who did the right thing, as you were a man who did the right thing by being there for others along with serving your community in the way you knew how. I'm sure your city appreciated your service while you were alive, meaning that there are some people who may have encountered you and remember you for the way you were as an officer and protector. Other than that, i personally believe you were doing what you had to do that morning, not knowing that an evil individual would soon poorly ambush you and your partner that night, meaning that he was a coward in every sense of the way. As said before, he was sentenced to death, meaning that some justice has been brought to your case, as he will face his punishment once karma catches up to him. But as of now and today, may you rest in peace knowing your service along with your partner's is appreciated, and that you were a man who fought for the weak and stepped in when needed. Rest Well Mr. Nielsen

Morgan, a civilian supporter of the blue line

May 4, 2025